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HTTP Header Parser

Professional HTTP header parser that analyzes HTTP request and response headers with detailed explanations. Parses headers from curl commands, browser DevTools, or raw HTTP messages. Perfect for debugging API issues, understanding HTTP communication, analyzing security headers, and learning HTTP protocol. Features include automatic header detection and categorization, detailed descriptions for common headers, security header analysis (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options), cache header interpretation, CORS header explanation, cookie parsing and analysis, and compression detection. The tool validates header syntax, highlights deprecated headers, shows header purpose and impact, detects missing security headers, provides recommendations for improvements, and explains each header's role. Essential for backend developers debugging APIs, security engineers auditing headers, DevOps optimizing caching, frontend developers solving CORS issues, and students learning HTTP. Supports request headers, response headers, custom headers, and multi-line header values with proper continuation handling.

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Client-Side Processing
Paste raw HTTP request or response headers. Each header should be on a new line.

💡 How to Use

  • 1.Paste HTTP request or response headers (one header per line)
  • 2.Headers will be automatically categorized (Request, Response, Security, Cache, CORS, etc.)
  • 3.View detailed descriptions for common headers
  • 4.Copy individual header values or export all headers as JSON
  • 5.Use sample buttons to see examples of request and response headers

How to Use HTTP Header Parser

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Paste Headers

Enter raw HTTP headers

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Auto-Parse

See categorized headers

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Read Details

Understand each header

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Check Security

Review security analysis

Features

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Privacy First

All processing happens in your browser

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Mobile Friendly

Works on all devices

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Where do I find HTTP headers?

A:Browser DevTools > Network tab > click request > Headers tab. Or from curl -v output.

Q:What are security headers?

A:Headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, Strict-Transport-Security that protect against attacks.

Q:Can it parse curl commands?

A:Yes, paste curl -v output and it will extract and parse the headers automatically.

Q:What about custom headers?

A:All headers are parsed. Custom headers (usually X-* or vendor-specific) are shown with basic parsing.

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