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Header Override vs MarklyKit

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Header Override compared with MarklyKit
DetailHeader Override logo Header OverrideMarklyKit logo MarklyKit
What it doesOpen-source browser extension to modify HTTP request and response headers and cookies Browser extension for highlighting, annotating, and taking notes on any webpage
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan includes unlimited highlighting and drawing with local-only storage. Pro plan costs $7.99/month with a 7-day free trial, including cloud sync, unlimited sticky notes, PDF export, AI connectors, and API access.
Key features
  • Modify request and response headers with a focused editor interface
  • Scope rules to specific URLs using browser-supported filter patterns
  • Customize response cookies with Domain, Path, SameSite, Lifetime, Max-Age, and Secure attributes
  • Create up to five local rule profiles for different projects and test setups
  • Import and export profiles as local JSON files between browsers
  • Enable, disable, delete, and annotate rules with comments
  • Support for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
  • All rules stored locally in browser with no server transmission
  • Privacy masking with blur tool for sensitive data
  • AI connectors for Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok via MCP server
  • Local-first storage with optional cloud sync on Pro plan
  • Keyboard shortcuts for rapid tool switching
  • Focus mode to toggle annotation visibility
  • Browser PDF highlighting support
What makes it different
  • Open-source with MIT License and full transparency
  • Rules stored entirely locally with no analytics, tracking, or external servers
  • Lightweight alternative to ModHeader
  • URL scoping prevents rules from affecting unintended websites
  • Simple interface requires no coding knowledge
  • Designed specifically for academic research with citation-ready PDF exports
  • Built-in MCP server enabling direct AI integration without copy-pasting
  • No account required to start highlighting immediately
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)186
Referring domains (Majestic)132

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