Basic Usage of Requestly Browser Extension
Last updated November 27, 2023
Introduction: The Requestly browser extension is a versatile tool designed to enhance your web development and testing experience. Once installed, it allows you to modify network requests in various ways. This article will walk you through the basics of using the Requestly browser extension.
Steps:
- Accessing the Extension: Click on the Requestly icon in your browser’s extension toolbar to open the extension.
- Creating Your First Rule: Click on the ‘New Rule’ button. Choose the type of rule you want to create (e.g., Redirect, Modify Headers, Script Injection, etc.).
- Setting Up Rule Details:
- Fill in the necessary details for your rule, like the source URL and the action you want to perform.
- Use the intuitive UI to specify conditions and actions for your rule.
- Saving and Activating the Rule: After setting up your rule, click ‘Save’. Make sure the toggle next to the rule is turned on to activate it.
- Testing Your Rule: Visit a webpage where your rule should apply and observe the changes. Use the browser's developer tools to inspect network requests and confirm the rule's effect.
- Managing Your Rules: Access your list of rules from the Requestly dashboard. Here you can edit, delete, or toggle rules on and off as needed.
Conclusion: These basic steps will get you started with using the Requestly browser extension. Experiment with different rules and settings to fully leverage the power of Requestly in your web development and testing processes.
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