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.
HTTP Request Maker - Forge HTTP Requests with Firefox
'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.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 70
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- *://*/*
- <all_urls>
- tabs
Size: 51.87K
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.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
User 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
Add-on safety
Risk impact
HTTP request maker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
HTTP request maker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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