Inspect HTTP request headers, cookies, data, response Headers, cookies and add/modify request headers before sending requests

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Version
2.2.6
Update
March 29, 2022
Size
85.4KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.9697 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest

WebRequestBlocking
Tabs
Cookies
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HTTP-TRACKER Extension

Monitors browser network for all tabs, pages in a single extension window. Track network traffic like request headers, cookies sent from each tab for each request, and corresponding response headers, cookies. This extension provides feasibility to filter and capture only a set of requests, or
to exclude a set of requests, block a set of requests. Works like a \"tamper data\", \"web interceptor\", \"web sniffer\", \"network monitor\", \"headers editor\", \"headers monitor\", \"cookies editor\", \"http headers\", \"request interceptor\", etc

From the captured data, you can filter requests to view based on various attributes, clear all captured data, compare with previous/different requests, single page to see all the traffic in a centralized place instead of each tab.

Add/modify the request headers before sending the request for all requests or for a domain or for a single url
Delete all cookies for the selected domain, or for a domain of your wish.


Features:
- Single instance add-on - Always loads a single instance popup/tab which gets activated on further clicks
- Non blocking (async) monitoring of the browser traffic, with no additional delay to the actual requests
- request-response pairing
- Capture only required url's containing particular pattern(s)
- Exclude all unwanted url's containing particular patterns(s)
- Block request url's containing particular patterns(s) to simulate a 404 behavior
- Mask data in form fields containing particular patterns(s)
- Filter url's to display and analyze
- Delete complete captured data
- Delete single url which was captured
- Delete all the filtered data
- Compare request and responses between sessions and incognito (need access to incognito)
- Capture form data only if needed
- Use preferences page to store settings in the browser storage to avoid repeated entry of patterns
- High security
- High performance
- Tool tips on the page to give an understanding of the page elements
- Pause and resume the tracker
- Add or modify request headers before sending requests
- Delete all cookies for a domain (either selected event or manually)
- Tool tip on each UI component to easily give users the info of what the component does
- Find text in details with highlighting text

Security:
- Mask form fields data like usernames, passwords, etc providing high security
- Information about your browsing is never transmitted or disclosed to either the add-on developers or any other party

Performance:
- Works async - Near to zero delay to the actual http request
- Filter results in < 100 ms when the captured results are more than 10K

Accessibility:
- Easy access to the add-on : use command/Control + Shift + 1 any time to open the add-on window
- Single instance window

Other links
- Link to Firefox add-on : https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/http-tracker/

Reviews / Ratings:
- Please like and rate the add-on - A lot of effort has been put in developing this add-on
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "author": "Venu Madhav", "background": { "scripts": [ "/src/js/httpTrackerConstants.js", "/src/js/httpTrackerUtils.js", "/src/js/httpTrackerOpen.js" ] }, "description": "Inspect HTTP request headers, cookies, data, response Headers, cookies and add/modify request headers before sending requests", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "HTTP-TRACKER", "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "", "webRequestBlocking", "tabs", "cookies" ], "version": "2.2.6", "browser_action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": { "16": "/src/assets/icon_320px.png", "32": "/src/assets/icon_320px.png" }, "default_title": "HTTP-TRACKER : Inspect HTTP request headers, cookies, data, response Headers, cookies and add/modify request headers before sending requests" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+1" }, "description": "Open HTTP-TRACKER if not opened, or bring to front if already opened" } }, "options_ui": { "page": "/src/html/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "icons": { "320": "/src/assets/icon_320px.png" }}
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How to download and manually install HTTP-TRACKER extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install HTTP-TRACKER extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install HTTP-TRACKER extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install HTTP-TRACKER extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download HTTP-TRACKER extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a HTTP-TRACKER extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the HTTP-TRACKER Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the HTTP-TRACKER extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the HTTP-TRACKER extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for HTTP-TRACKER extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the HTTP-TRACKER extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download HTTP-TRACKER extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install HTTP-TRACKER extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the HTTP-TRACKER extension file

Select and download the HTTP-TRACKER extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the HTTP-TRACKER extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your HTTP-TRACKER extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the HTTP-TRACKER extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install HTTP-TRACKER extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Rubina Parvin (ID: 00000035516dbfa7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2023 It is working perfectly. Thank you.

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Hyper Upscale (ID: 0000002015ed7812) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/07/2023 WOW - Now I see what is going on (ʘ_ʘ) !!! This is an eye opening extension.

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Daniel (ID: 0000005dd65f363f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/10/2023 It's good extension, but it would be great if it would support regex

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Richard Yang (ID: 000000f3209bb071) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2023 very useful tool when devtools are not available

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Luca Picco (ID: 000000dd66091482) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/04/2023 Very useful and functional extension! Thanks!