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browser-download

Download files from authenticated web sessions using browser cookies and curl.

1|Updated Feb 26, 2026
Search Tags:#authentication#web scraping#download#browser#curl#cookies
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Devattom/.claude --skill browser-download-devattom
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: browser-download
Source: https://github.com/Devattom/.claude/tree/main/agents-global/browser-download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Devattom/.claude --skill browser-download-devattom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a workaround for downloading files from authenticated web sessions when the standard browser tool cannot directly handle the download, especially for attachments or exports requiring cookies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cookie-based Downloads: Enables downloading files by extracting cookies from a browser session and using curl with those cookies.
  • Specific Examples: Includes detailed examples for downloading Gmail attachments and Google Drive files.
  • Alternative Methods: Suggests using browser screenshots or PDF printing for documents that cannot be downloaded directly.

Quick Start

Use the browser-download skill to download the attachment from the Gmail session using the provided cookies and URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about browser-download

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I download files from an authenticated web session when the browser fails?▼

Downloading Gmail attachments with curl requires manually extracting the authentication cookies from your active browser session and passing them into the curl command to authorize the file retrieval request.

Can I use curl to download Google Drive exports requiring authentication?▼

Yes, downloading Google Drive exports with curl is possible by extracting the necessary authentication cookies from your browser session and constructing a curl command to securely fetch the file.

What is the best way to download files when direct web scraping fails due to authentication?▼

The best way to download files when direct web scraping fails is to leverage browser cookies with the curl command-line tool, which allows you to authenticate the download request manually and securely retrieve the file.

What should I do if I cannot download a document directly using browser cookies and curl?▼

If you cannot download a document directly using browser cookies and curl, you should use alternative methods such as capturing browser screenshots or printing the web page to PDF to save the content.

Do I need to manually extract cookies to download files from an authenticated session?▼

Yes, you need to manually extract cookies from your browser session to construct the curl command, ensuring the download request includes the necessary authentication credentials for secure file retrieval.

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