WebRequest Rules

WebRequest Rules

Customize web requests by coding JavaScript yourself.

Merlin
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By: sycxyc
Users: 64
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 4.5 (Last updated: 2024-03-23)
Creation date: 2022-09-29
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.69M
URLs: Website
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Summary

Full control of the WebRequest API by coding it yourself.

Main Features:

  • Cancel requests
  • Redirect requests
  • Upgrading to a secure request
  • Supply authentication credentials
  • Modify request headers (user-agent, x-forwarded-for, referer, cookie...)
  • Modify response headers (access-control-allow-*, content-security-policy, x-frame-options...)
  • Modify response body
  • Read request body
  • Adjustable rule priority
  • Rules grouping
  • Complex conditions available
  • Customizable templates
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Safety
Risk impact

WebRequest Rules 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 WebRequest Rules if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

WebRequest Rules is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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