Merlin
Former2 Helper

Former2 Helper

Helps avoid CORS issues with former2.com

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What is Former2 Helper?
'Former2 Helper' is an Edge add-on that aids in avoiding CORS issues when interacting with former2.com. It works by making direct calls to AWS service API endpoints via the JavaScript SDK or the browser extension. All recorded data is securely kept within memory or on your local disk, never transmitted online, offering a heightened sense of data privacy. Please remember to delete any sensitive details before sharing your generated code or templates.
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By: Ian Mckay
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.66 (Last updated: 2023-12-15)
Creation date: 2021-12-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • https://*.aws.amazon.com/*
  • https://*.amazonaws.com/*
  • https://*.amazonaws.com.cn/*
  • https://developer.amazon.com/*
  • http://localhost:4566/*
  • http://*.localhost:4566/*
Size: 1.63M
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Helps avoid CORS issues with former2.com

Calls to the AWS service API endpoints are made either directly with the JavaScript SDK or via the browser extension (which also hits endpoints directly). Recording data is kept entirely in memory or on local disk and is never sent over the internet or anywhere else. You should take care to remove any sensitive data (passwords etc.) when sharing your generated code/templates with others.

Safety
Risk impact

Former2 Helper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Former2 Helper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Former2 Helper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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