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Description
Header Guard is a lightweight browser extension that helps developers and security professionals quickly analyze HTTP security headers and API-related risks directly from their browser.
The extension scans websites in real time and highlights missing headers, weak configurations, and potential security risks. It also includes API security checks to help identify common weaknesses that may expose applications or endpoints to threats.
Header Guard is designed to provide quick visibility into security configurations without requiring complex tools or setup. It is especially useful during development, testing, and quick security reviews.
Key Features
1) Security Header Analysis
2) Detects missing security headers
3) Identifies weak configurations
4) Reviews header implementations
5) Provides clear and simple results
6) Instant analysis directly in the browser
API Security Checks
1) Basic API endpoint inspection
2) Identifies potential API risks
3) Highlights security gaps
4) Supports quick API reviews
5) Designed for developers and testers
Lightweight and Fast
1) Runs directly in your browser
2) No complex setup required
3) Minimal performance impact
4) Simple and easy-to-use interface
Security Insights
The extension provides guidance inspired by best practices from the OWASP community, helping developers identify common security issues early in the development process.
Licensing
Header analysis features are available by default.
Advanced features such as API security scanning require a valid license key.
Who Should Use This Extension?
Header Guard is designed for anyone who wants to quickly review website and API security. It’s perfect for development, security testing, or quick security checks.
It is ideal for quick checks during development or testing without needing a full security scanning tool.
Privacy and Data Usage
Header Guard does not collect or store personal data.
No tracking
No data collection
No external transmission of scanned data
Analysis runs locally in your browser
https://www.skrenbytes.com/HeaderGuard.html (Privacy Policy Link)
Notes
Header Guard helps identify potential security issues but does not replace a full security assessment or professional penetration testing.
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Permissions (4)
Permissions
activeTabℹ Can access the current tab when you click the extension storageℹ Can store data locally in your browser tabsℹ Can see your open tabs and their URLs webRequestℹ Can observe and analyze network traffic
Details
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Size | 105KiB |
| First Seen | Mar 22, 2026 |
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