Installing Apidog Microsoft Edge Extension
The Apidog Microsoft Edge Extension enables you to use Apidog directly in your browser, providing API testing and debugging capabilities without installing the desktop client. However, browser security policies impose certain restrictions that you should be aware of.Browser Extension Limitations and Solutions#
Browser security policies impose certain restrictions on extensions, limiting their functionality in specific scenarios. Below are the key limitations and their workarounds.Restrictions in Browser Extensions#
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Forbidden Request HeadersSome headers, such as Cookie, Host, Origin, Content-Length are automatically blocked by browsers. (View the full list here.) 2.
Cross-origin requests will be blocked from carrying cookies unless CORS credentials support is configured
Browser extensions cannot directly read or manipulate cookies (including automatically attaching cookies to requests)
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GET/HEAD methods cannot include a request body, and local code/database calls are restricted
Alternative Solutions#
Installation Guide#
Permission Settings#
Some browser versions require manual permission adjustments, otherwise requests may fail.FAQs#
Why can't I install successfully?
Check if the extension is compatible with your browser version. Try updating Microsoft Edge to resolve the issue.Why can't certain headers be sent?
Why does a cross-origin request return 403/Forbidden?
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Check if the server explicitly rejected the request (e.g., authentication failure, IP restrictions)
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Verify if the backend has CORS headers configured, for example:
Why is the GET request body removed?
Browser standards prohibit GET and HEAD requests from containing a body. Use POST instead or switch to the desktop client for debugging.Need to call local code/database?
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Modified atΒ 2026-01-28 07:37:51
