Overwrite the virtual host HTTP header in Chrome requests to debug your web server or work around DNS restrictions.

This extension is available in the Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/virtual-hosts/aiehidpclglccialeifedhajckcpedom

I've received a couple of requests to implement some more features, unfortunately I simply don't have the time. Therefore I release this project so if there are any features you're missing, you are now able to implement them :)

Please do not monetize on this code, keep it open and free. Fork and pull if you'd like to see your feature in the Web Store version!

Install the extension, click the extension icon to open the settings popup. Enter your domain name in the VHost Domain box and your server IP address in the VHost IP box. Tick the Enable box. In Chrome, visit VHost Domain or VHost IP and voilà! Just like editing the hosts file but without the annoyance.

Settings are synced via Chrome to other machines. Awesome! 👍

Often enough while waiting for DNS propagation or standing up a replacement site, developers edit the hosts file on their system to achieve the same effect. This extension basically does the same thing without the hassle.

When detecting outgoing HTTP requests from your Chrome browser to the VHost Domain we redirect to the VHost IP. When detecting outgoing HTTP requests from your Chrome browser to the VHost IP, the extension simply adds a Host header containing the domain name specified in the VHost Domain. Any requests to sites other than the VHost Domain and VHost IP are ignored, so browsing other sites won't be impacted.