CORS Assistant-Chrome Extension CORS Tool

Example

Implementing a Chrome Extension to modify CORS headers for accessing API data from a domain that does not allow cross-origin requests by default. The extension uses background scripts to intercept and modify HTTP requests, ensuring the proper CORS headers are added to requests.

Scenario

A developer is building a dashboard that pulls in data from multiple external APIs, some of which do not have CORS enabled. Using CORS Assistant, the developer can ensure that these requests succeed by altering headers or setting up a proxy server within the extension.

Example

Creating an extension that can send cookies along with requests to a service like YouTube, which requires authentication. This involves using the `credentials: 'include'` option in fetch API calls and ensuring cookies are handled correctly by the browser and the server.

Scenario

A developer needs to access user-specific data from YouTube, which requires sending cookies to authenticate requests. CORS Assistant guides the developer through setting up the extension to handle these credential-inclusive requests securely and correctly.

Example

Facilitating PUT, DELETE, and OPTIONS requests through a Chrome Extension that interacts with a RESTful API. This function is crucial for developers needing to perform CRUD operations directly from the client side, bypassing typical CORS restrictions.

Scenario

A developer is creating a client-side application that needs to manage resources on a server via RESTful APIs. CORS Assistant helps implement the necessary HTTP methods in the extension, allowing these operations to be performed from the user's browser with proper CORS settings.