Interceptor

Run web clients without backends by mocking HTTP requests

Interceptor - Mock HTTP requests

Interceptor is a browser extension that lets front-end developers define their own responses for HTTP requests, allowing them to work without relying on a backend. It provides the ability to return mock data instead of data from the server, reducing the need to wait for backend changes during development.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 239
4
Rating: 3.00
(6)
Version: 0.3.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5730620
Creation date: 2018-04-06
Weekly download count: 8
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • tabs
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Size: 326.21K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Run web clients without backends by mocking HTTP requests

During development, often times front-end devs have to wait for the back-end devs to offer an API to work on. Even after the API is given, if the front-end team wants a different set of data to work on, they again need to wait for the changes to be made and hosted. We, front-end developers resort to techniques like storing the data in a variable or using mock API’s.

To overcome this, we are working on a browser extension Interceptor, which lets you define your own response, and everytime the browser requests data from a particular URL, returns you with mock data instead of, from the server.

This blog post Interceptor : Your Own Mock Server inside the browser makes things much more clear.

Code: https://github.com/code-mancers/interceptor

Project change log: https://github.com/code-mancers/interceptor/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/code-mancers/interceptor/blob/master/Privacy-policy.md

Contributors : https://github.com/code-mancers/interceptor/graphs/contributors

User reviews

intercepts but does not auto respond to the request. What's the difference between the toggler and the "intercept" button ?
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Risk impact

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

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  • 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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