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.

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Add-on stats

By: stefano

Daily users: 3,622

-6

Rating: 3.76

(29)

Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2019-07-18)

Version code: 4816010

Creation date: 2018-02-15

Weekly download count: 71

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
*://*/*
<all_urls>
tabs

Size: 51.87K

Ranking

# 1,457 ▼ 9

Other rankings

#166 in Web Development ▼ 4

#290 in Privacy & Security ▼ 2

#1 in request keyword 15

#62 in take keyword 54 ▲ 2

#87 in marker keyword 48 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

Not available on Android

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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

Works well for testing HTTP requests (GET, POST)
Shows results in the same tab
Flexible with header customization
User-friendly for making HTTP requests
Clean interface for testing JSON communication

Cons

Confusing design for accessing the add-on
Automatic redirection cannot be disabled
Response codes other than 200 are not displayed in the main window
Issues with specific key bindings interrupting functionality
Not functional on Firefox for Android

Most mentioned

Difficulty finding how to run the extension
Automatic following of redirects is undesirable for some users
Request/Response tab confusion during debugging
Response code handling issues, particularly with error codes like 500
Keybinding conflicts with default Firefox options

User reviews

by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-13

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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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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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