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URL Swap (Dev Helper)

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Overview

Redirect any matched URL to another during development.

URL SWAP (DEV HELPER) Instant URL redirects for web‑developers WHAT IT IS URL Swap is a lightweight Chrome extension that lets front‑end and full‑stack developers redirect any matching URL to a different host, port or scheme—live, in the browser, with zero code changes. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Rapid environment switching – point your production UI to a local API, staging server or mock backend in seconds. • 100 % client‑side – no external proxy or SaaS; traffic never leaves your machine. • Works with fetch, XHR, images, scripts and Web Sockets – perfect for React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, etc. • Keeps path & query intact – only the scheme, host or port changes. • One‑click ON/OFF toggle – disable the rule without losing your settings. • Chrome Sync support – rules follow you across devices. TYPICAL USE CASES • Map api.example.com → http://localhost:8080 to debug production builds locally. • Switch between /v1/ and /v2/ while migrating to a new API version. • Redirect third‑party endpoints to mock servers during CI/CD. • Jump between development, staging and production with a single click. HOW IT WORKS Click the extension icon. In “Text to match”, enter a host or path fragment (wildcards allowed). In “Redirect to”, type the new scheme / host / port. Enable the switch and press Save. Reload your site—matching requests are now rerouted. Need the panel open all the time? Pin it via the built‑in pop‑out button. KEY FEATURES & SEO KEYWORDS • Chrome extension for URL redirect, URL rewrite, backend switching and local API proxy. • Ideal for web development, frontend testing, React development, Angular development, Vue development and Next.js development. • Simplifies localhost debugging, staging server testing and microservice migration. • Lightweight alternative to editing the hosts file or running a reverse proxy. Boost your productivity—install URL Swap (Dev Helper) today and redirect URLs on‑the‑fly!

Details

  • Version
    0.0.1
  • Updated
    August 1, 2025
  • Offered by
    Arthur Hoch
  • Size
    26.46KiB
  • Languages
    English (United States)
  • Developer
    Email
    arthur.j.h96@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

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