Simple Modify headers

Latest Version

Version
1.9.0
Update
June 9, 2024
Size
144KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs
Storage
DeclarativeNetRequest
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
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simple-modify-headers Extension

The extension rewrite the headers based on a rules table.

It's possible to:

add , modify or delete header field for HTTP(S) request or response
export the configuration in a file (json format)
import the configuration from a file
choose urls on which the modifications applies

In order to work, the following extension permissions are needed :

storage : needed to store the configuration
activeTab, tabs : needed to show the configuration screen in the browser tab.
webRequest,webRequestBlocking, : needed to modify the headers

More information on https://github.com/didierfred/SimpleModifyHeaders

The code is opensource under Mozilla Public License 2.0
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Simple Modify headers ", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "simple-modify-headers", "version": "1.9.0", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/didierfred/SimpleModifyHeaders", "icons": { "48": "icons/modify-48.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "storage", "declarativeNetRequest", "declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "action": { "default_icon": "icons/modify-32.png", "default_title": "Simple Modify Headers", "default_popup": "popup/menu.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker.js" }}
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How to download and manually install simple-modify-headers extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install simple-modify-headers extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download simple-modify-headers extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the simple-modify-headers extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the simple-modify-headers extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers extension file

Select and download the simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers 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 simple-modify-headers extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Rasmus Bertelsen (ID: 000000edc26f90ac) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/24/2023 This now breaks YouTube.

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Михаил Шараевский (ID: 00000069e780ae1a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2023 It works as described. Simple and clear. Open source. What's missing is a more functional popup with the ability to switch headers.

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Dark Anubis (ID: 000000135ccc4205) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2022 Me ha funcionado bastante bien, el reemplazo ideal para quienes usabamos ModHeader antes de su limitación en funcionalidades.

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D G (TachikomaGT) (ID: 000000c56dc60087) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/12/2022 Don't adding a header on redirect requests.

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Андрей Кузнецов (ID: 0000003415980586) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/01/2021 Convenient and functional extension. My only wish: Enable the ability to have multiple data (rules) profiles, at least so that the old data is not erased during import.