setup-browser-cookies

Import and load browser cookies into a headless Playwright session.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Liambiswell20-tech/Bolus-Brain --skill setup-browser-cookies-liambiswell20-tech
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Skill: setup-browser-cookies
Source: https://github.com/Liambiswell20-tech/Bolus-Brain/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/setup-browser-cookies
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Liambiswell20-tech/Bolus-Brain --skill setup-browser-cookies-liambiswell20-tech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps QA teams replicate real user sessions by importing cookies from actual browsers into a headless Playwright session, enabling authenticated testing without manual login.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive picker UI detects installed browsers (Comet, Chrome, Arc, Brave, Edge) and allows you to choose which cookie domains to import.
  • Decrypts and loads cookies into the active browser context so tests start with a logged-in state.
  • Works across multiple environments and makes QA automation easier when testing authenticated pages.

Quick Start

Open the cookie picker, select the domains you want to import, then run your tests to use the loaded cookies.

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 browser cookies into a headless Playwright session for QA testing?

To import browser cookies into a headless Playwright session, use an interactive picker to select cookie domains from real browsers. The tool decrypts and loads them into the active browser context, preserving authenticated states for QA testing without manual login.

Can I load authenticated cookies from Chrome and Arc into Playwright headless tests?

Yes, you can load authenticated cookies from Chrome and Arc into Playwright headless tests. The interactive picker detects installed browsers including Chrome, Arc, Brave, Edge, and Comet, letting you choose specific cookie domains to import.

What is the best way to skip login steps in Playwright automation by using existing browser cookies?

The best way to skip login steps in Playwright automation is importing existing browser cookies. This Skill decrypts cookies from your real browsers and loads them into the headless session context, allowing tests to start with a logged-in state immediately.

Do I need a browser-browse binary to decrypt and load cookies for headless testing?

Yes, you need a one-time browser-browse binary setup to decrypt and load cookies for headless testing. This runtime UI binary decrypts cookies from your selected browsers and domains, loading them into Playwright with a cookies summary for verification.

How do I choose which cookie domains to import when testing authenticated pages in Playwright?

You choose which cookie domains to import via an interactive picker UI. This picker detects your installed browsers and displays available cookie domains, allowing you to select exactly which authenticated sessions to load into your headless Playwright context.