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

Manifest V2
By: stefano
Daily users: 3,638
-1
Rating: 3.76
(29)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2019-07-18)
Version code: 4816010
Creation date: 2018-02-15
Weekly download count: 76
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
Size: 51.87K

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# 1,452 ▼ 7
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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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