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Header Override vs StarSkew

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Header Override compared with StarSkew
DetailHeader Override logo Header OverrideStarSkew logo StarSkew
What it doesOpen-source browser extension to modify HTTP request and response headers and cookies Chrome and Edge extension that flags Amazon listings with unusual review patterns
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelOpen source Free
PricingNot given Not given
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
  • Three-verdict badge system (Looks Genuine, Mixed Signals, Unusual Patterns)
  • No account or login required
  • Published thresholds and methodology
  • Privacy-focused with IP pseudonymization
  • Works on Chrome and Edge browsers
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
  • Uses only public rating data, never accesses user accounts or payment information
  • All thresholds and methodology are published for transparency
  • No account, sign-in, ads or analytics required
  • Independent tool not affiliated with Amazon
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)14 +6 (up) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)1822
Referring domains (Majestic)1321

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