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Connect Live Frontend To Local Server

by svfodekar · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

This extension enables seamless connection between your local server and a live frontend by redirecting APIs.

Users
225
−11 in 30 days
Rating
4.9 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
7
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#61K
#51K among extensions
Version
2.0
updated 15 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 2 years
4118233Jan 2025Dec 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 225 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
047Jan 2025Dec 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 7 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Connect Live Frontend To Local Server

Redirect to Local Server is a powerful Chrome extension designed to simplify the workflow for developers working with live frontend applications and local backend servers. By enabling seamless redirection of API requests from the live environment to your local server, this tool bridges the gap between development and production environments. With this extension, developers can bypass the need for tools like Postman and Insomnia to test and debug API requests. Instead, you can test, debug, and integrate backend services directly within your browser while maintaining the full functionality of a live frontend. Key Features: 1. Seamlessly connect your live frontend to a local server for real-time API testing. 2. Eliminate the need for tools like Postman or Insomnia by directly handling API requests in your browser. 3. Use placeholders (#) to dynamically support paths and query parameters for flexible redirection. 4. Redirect a group of APIs with a single placeholder (#) for easier management. 5. Control which APIs and features are active with simple ON/OFF buttons for the extension. Install Redirect to Local Server and supercharge your debugging and testing capabilities today! To learn more about how it works, check out my detailed write-up on Medium: https://medium.com/@svfodekar/redirect-to-local-server-chrome-extension-effortlessly-connect-your-frontend-to-a-local-backend-e36f6a7f34c1

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−5−2.2%00.00
30 days−11−4.7%00.00
6 months+86+61.9%00.00
1 year+158+235.8%00.00

Version history

5 versions recorded
2.028 Aug 2025
1.510 Apr 2025
1.44 Apr 2025
1.316 Mar 2025
1.214 Jan 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
14 Jan 2025
Size
953 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
mcckhgbpcjcfdmnmbahhoakjlnmmjjgo

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
declarativeNetRequestwebRequeststoragescriptingactiveTabtabs
Site access
*://*/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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