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Work · February 5, 2014

Human Headers

Human Headers is a project to let developers put a little more of themselves into their work without visibly impacting the web. - randomdrake/human-headers

Human Headers launched on February 5, 2014 with 25 votes, #533 of 1,100 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.

In plain words

Human Headers is a GitHub project that allows developers to add personal touches to their work through hidden HTTP headers. The tool enables developers to express themselves without affecting the visible appearance or functionality of websites. It's designed for developers who want to incorporate individual creativity into their projects in subtle, non-intrusive ways.

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