Merlin
HTTP request maker

HTTP request maker

Displays a sidebar that lets you to forge HTTP requests. Press Ctrl+Shift+Y to show the sidebar and make your own HTTP request. You can choose the method GET, HEAD, POST, OPTIONS, PUT DELETE and the body data to send. Response in the main window.

What is HTTP request maker?
'HTTP request maker' is a Firefox add-on developed for quickly crafting and sending HTTP requests directly from your browser. It lets users select the method (GET, HEAD, POST, OPTIONS, PUT, DELETE) and provides an interface to specify the body data. The responses of these requests are displayed in the main window. Primarily a tool for developers, it greatly simplifies the process of testing and debugging web services and applications.
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Merlin
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By: stefano
Users: 4,242 ▲ 45
Rating: 3.71 (28)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2019-07-18)
Creation date: 2018-02-15
Weekly download count: 106
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
Size: 51.87K
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# 1318 ▲ 1
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These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Flexible and works well
  • Supports testing JSON communication effectively
  • Can follow redirects automatically
  • Easy and systematic checking of HTTP requests
Cons
  • Difficulties with user interface, including finding a way to run the extension and controlling request/response tabs
  • No way to set custom headers or contentType
  • Inability to disable auto-follow of redirects
  • Certain keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+shift+Y) interfering with other Firefox functions
  • Failures with making POST requests
Most mentioned
  • Issues with the user interface
  • POST request function issues
  • Inability to customize headers/Content-Type
  • Interference with Firefox shortcuts
Recent reviews
Thank you Stefano. So good & flexible. A small request next time you work on this: Could you add alternative image/icon for the toolbar button for users who have dark/black background theme, please.
by Peter Kehl, 2023-10-02
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Safety
Risk impact

HTTP request maker 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 HTTP request maker if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

HTTP request maker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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