setup-browser-cookies

Name: setup-browser-cookies
Availability: InStock
Author: VanL

Import decrypted Chromium cookies into a headless Playwright session.

1|Updated Jul 6, 2025

Search Tags:#authentication #browser #headless #import #cookies #chromium

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npx skills add https://github.com/VanL/simplebroker --skill setup-browser-cookies-vanl

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Skill: setup-browser-cookies
Source: https://github.com/VanL/simplebroker/tree/main/.agents/skills/gstack/setup-browser-cookies
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VanL/simplebroker --skill setup-browser-cookies-vanl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to import cookies from your Chromium browser into a headless browsing session, enabling authenticated browsing without manual login steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cookie Import: Decrypts and loads cookies from Chrome/Chromium browsers into a headless Playwright session.
Interactive UI: Opens a picker UI where users can select specific cookie domains to import, simplifying the process.
Use Case: Use this skill before QA testing a website that requires login, so you can test as a logged-in user without repeatedly entering credentials.

Quick Start

Find and run the cookie-import-browser tool to select your browser and pick the domains, then confirm completion to import cookies into your 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 browser cookies into a headless browsing session?▼

To import browser cookies into a headless browsing session, this Skill decrypts cookies from Chromium browsers and loads them into your environment, enabling authenticated web testing without manual logins.

Can I use Chromium cookies for automated QA testing without entering credentials?▼

Yes, you can use Chromium cookies for automated QA testing without entering credentials by importing your decrypted browser cookies directly into a headless Playwright session before running tests.

Does importing cookies from Chrome work on macOS and Linux?▼

Importing cookies from Chrome works on macOS and Linux by handling system-specific credential accesses, including Keychain on macOS and libsecret on Linux, to decrypt browser cookies.

How do I select specific cookie domains to import for my testing session?▼

You can select specific cookie domains to import for your testing session by using an interactive picker UI that opens when you run the cookie-import-browser tool, simplifying domain selection.

What libraries are needed to decrypt and load browser cookies for headless sessions?▼

To decrypt and load browser cookies for headless sessions, you need browser detection and cookie decryption libraries, along with system credential access modules like Keychain or libsecret.