What are HTTP headers?
HTTP headers provide metadata about requests and responses exchanged between clients and servers.
Developer
HTTP Header Parser
Parse HTTP request and response headers and analyze header values easily.
Tool
HTTP Header Parser
Parse HTTP request and response headers and analyze header values easily.
This tool runs in your browser. Your input is processed locally and is not uploaded.
About this Tool
Use this free HTTP header parser to analyze HTTP request and response headers. Quickly inspect content types, caching directives, authentication headers and other metadata.
Examples
- Content-Type: application/json
- Cache-Control: max-age=3600
- Authorization: Bearer token
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I analyze response headers?
Yes. Response headers such as cache directives and content types can be parsed and explained.
Why are headers important?
Headers control caching, authentication, content negotiation and many other web behaviors.
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