SP REST JSON

SP REST JSON modifies the accept property in the request header for SharePoint REST API calls to get the response in JSON format and to show it directly in Firefox instead of downloading a XML file. Works for on-premises and SharePoint online.

SP REST JSON - Modify SharePoint API Calls in Firefox

SP REST JSON is a Firefox add-on that allows you to modify the accept property in the request header for SharePoint REST API calls. It changes the response format to JSON and enables direct viewing in Firefox instead of downloading XML files.

Add-on stats

By: DDesch
Users: 141
-6
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.6.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-17)
Creation date: 2018-11-26
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 79.09K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

SP REST JSON (v1.4.0)
4.33 (3) 1,000
Not available on Android
SP REST JSON (v1.5.0)
3.50 (4) 2,404
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Add-on summary

Once a tab is active, the current URL is matched against the following strings:

  • /_api/web/
  • /_api/site/
  • /_api/sp.
  • /_api/search
  • /_vti_bin/ListData.svc
At a match the accept property in the request header is changed to 'application/json;odata=verbose' per default.

Global Options

  • Add or change SharePoint URL filters
  • Set the accept header per URL filter
In the Global options the following options can be chosen:
  • application/json;odata=verbose
  • application/json;odata=minimalmetadata
  • application/json;odata=nometadata
  • text/xml

User reviews

This extension makes debugging the REST API possible with FireFox since MS decided to use an ATOM/XML content type and hose FF apparently by default. Thank you!
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

SP REST JSON requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

SP REST JSON is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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