Will it be compatible with Firefox 57

[janflyborg]

This add-on does not seem to be compatible with the new way of writing add-ons through WebExtensions, so will there be a new version supporting Firefox 57 or will it die in November?

[tommut]

As you stated, starting with FF 57, Mozilla is ditching the old addon framework (XUL) and only supporting addons using the new web-based framework.

Unfortunately as this is a passion side-project, I do not have the time and resources to do a complete rewrite of the add-on at this time. Hopefully I'll will get a chance for a rewrite in the future. But in November, unless using Pale Moon (a variant of Firefox), you'll likely have to find another HTTP request addon.

Wish I had better news!

[janflyborg]

Sorry to hear that. I use HttpRequester almost every day and I think it is an excellent tool. This is a very strange move from Mozilla and I suspect that many add-ons will follow the same path as yours.

[janflyborg]

Did some research and Waterfox seems like another viable alternative in November: https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/08/waterfox-might-be-your-best-option-when-firefox-disables-support-for-legacy-addons/

[tommut]

Interesting. I had not seen that one. Thanks for passing that on.

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Did some research and Waterfox seems like another viable alternative in November: https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/08/waterfox-might-be-your-best-option-when-firefox-disables-support-for-legacy-addons/

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[Zeokat]

Sad news, i love this addon and also use it daily. Don't know why Mozilla hates us...

[janflyborg]

Firefox Quantum is actually a really good browser, but everyone hates to see their favorite add-on go.

[andreidiaconescu]

• i liked the HttpRequester extension better then Postman for chrome, and for sure is is easier to use that Postman;
• sorry to be unable to use it any more.

[dracroig]

October 2018 and i don't jump to Quantum just because I really need your extension...

[amosbatto]

I haven't tried it yet, but this extension seems to be a good replacement for HttpRequester in Firefox 57+: HTTP request maker https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/http-request-maker/

[tuxayo]

Libre alternatives: https://alternativeto.net/software/httprequester/?license=opensource

I just tried RESTer and it does the job well :smile: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/rester/