setup-browser-cookies

Import decrypted Chromium cookies into a Playwright headless session.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/algorithmbasics/gstack --skill setup-browser-cookies-algorithmbasics
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup-browser-cookies
Source: https://github.com/algorithmbasics/gstack/tree/main/setup-browser-cookies
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/algorithmbasics/gstack --skill setup-browser-cookies-algorithmbasics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Import cookies from your real Chromium browser into the headless browse session to enable authenticated QA flows without manual logins. It opens an interactive picker UI to choose which cookie domains to import before QA.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive cookie importer: import and manage domains from your real browser for headless sessions.
  • QA-ready authentication: enables testing authenticated pages by loading real cookies.
  • Flexible integration: works with QA prompts and scripted test setups to ensure consistent sessions.

Quick Start

Open the cookie picker, select the domains to import, and load the cookies into the headless session.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-browser-cookies

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I import real browser cookies into a Playwright headless session?

To import browser cookies into a Playwright headless session, you use an interactive picker to select specific cookie domains from your real Chromium browser and load the decrypted cookies directly into the headless context.

Why do my Playwright QA tests fail on authenticated pages without manual login?

Playwright QA tests fail on authenticated pages because headless sessions start without login state. You can resolve this by importing real browser cookies to authenticate the headless session before running tests.

Can I use this cookie importer with my existing QA testing scripts?

Yes, you can use this cookie importer with existing QA testing scripts. It works with QA prompts and scripted test setups to load real cookies and ensure consistent authenticated sessions across headless runs.

How do I select which specific domains to import cookies from for headless testing?

You select which domains to import cookies from using an interactive picker UI. This cookie importer opens a visual interface allowing you to choose exactly which cookie domains to load into the headless browse session.

What is the best way to authenticate a headless browser for QA without storing passwords?

The best way to authenticate a headless browser without storing passwords is to import decrypted cookies from your real Chromium browser. This enables testing authenticated pages by leveraging existing login sessions.

Does importing Chromium cookies work for headless authentication across multiple runs?

Yes, importing Chromium cookies works for headless authentication across multiple runs. It loads decrypted cookies into the Playwright session to authenticate the browser consistently for repeated QA testing.