A lightweight alternative that automatically routes requests through a CORS proxy for specific domains you define. How to Use a CORS Unblock Extension Setting up these tools is straightforward: Chrome Web Store CORS Unblock - Chrome Web Store
If the developer does not have control over the backend (e.g., a third-party API), they should run a local proxy. Tools like http-proxy-middleware (for React/Create React App) or nginx can act as a middleman. The browser talks to the proxy (same origin), and the proxy talks to the external API, bypassing the browser’s SOP restrictions legally. chrome disable cors extension
Add "proxy": "http://localhost:5000" to your package.json (for React/Vite) to avoid CORS entirely without extensions. a third-party API)