Host name rewriter

Rewrite URLs for using a different host when accessing a web page.

What is Host name rewriter?

Host name rewriter is a Chrome extension developed by Mattias Lundberg, and its main feature is "Rewrite URLs for using a different host when accessing a web page.".

Extension Screenshots

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Download Host name rewriter Extension CRX File

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Extension Usage Instructions

                        Extension for rewriting of host names when accessing a webpage. Will rewrite the host name regardless of method of access, both clicking a link and writing URL will work.

Usage example: Attempts to reach 'example.com/something' will be redirected to 'mydomain.com/something'.

A sub domain, 'sub.example.com', will not be rewritten if a rule for 'example.com' is present. A specific rule for 'sub.example.com' needs to be added.

The extension needs to be configured from the extension button or options page before starting to work.

Version History
* 1.3.0 - Fix rewrite after redirect
* 1.2.1 - Sync changes between options and action.
* 1.2.0 - Improvements of interface and usability
* 1.1.0 - Improve performance and interface
* 1.0.1 - Fix installation
* 1.0.0 - Initial release                    

Extension Basic Information

Name Host name rewriter Host name rewriter
ID kgkjmljnaneinhnbbdhigejjffonhffb
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/host-name-rewriter/kgkjmljnaneinhnbbdhigejjffonhffb
Description Rewrite URLs for using a different host when accessing a web page.
File Size 28.02 KB
Installation Count 1,358
Current Version 1.3.0
Last Updated 2017-10-14
Publish Date 2017-10-14
Rating 3.21/5 Total 14 Ratings
Developer Mattias Lundberg
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://github.com/mattiaslundberg/HostNameRewriter
Help Page URL https://github.com/mattiaslundberg/HostNameRewriter
Supported Languages en
manifest.json
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    "description": "Rewrite URLs for using a different host when accessing a web page.",
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    "permissions": [
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        "webNavigation",
        "tabs"
    ],
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        "128": "images\/icon128.png"
    },
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        ],
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    },
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        },
        "default_title": "Host name rewriter"
    }
}