setup-browser-cookies

Import Chromium cookies into a Playwright headless browse session.

20|3|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Walrus-Computing/piper-draw --skill setup-browser-cookies-walrus-computing
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup-browser-cookies
Source: https://github.com/Walrus-Computing/piper-draw/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/setup-browser-cookies
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Walrus-Computing/piper-draw --skill setup-browser-cookies-walrus-computing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It moves logged-in Chromium cookies into the headless browse session so you can test authenticated pages without re-entering credentials.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Imports cookies from a real Chromium browser into the current browse session.
  • Supports guided domain selection through an interactive picker or direct import for a specific site.
  • Verifies the import and shows cookie counts so you can confirm the session is ready for QA.

Quick Start

Use the setup-browser-cookies skill to import your browser cookies before testing a site that requires an existing login.

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 Playwright for authenticated QA testing?

To import browser cookies for authenticated QA testing, this skill moves logged-in Chromium cookies into your headless Playwright session, supporting domain-specific selection and direct imports to bypass manual credential entry.

Can I use my existing Chromium login session with a headless browser?

Yes, you can use an existing Chromium login session with a headless browser by decrypting and loading your local cookies directly into the Playwright session, verifying import counts to confirm the authenticated state.

What do I need to set up browser cookies for Playwright headless testing?

Setting up browser cookies requires CDP mode detection and a browse binary with cookie-import-browser support to decrypt Chromium cookies and load them into the active Playwright session.

How do I select specific domain cookies for a Playwright session?

You can select specific domain cookies for a Playwright session by using the interactive domain picker to guide selection, or by configuring a direct import for a specific site requiring authenticated access.

Why does my headless browser QA test fail on authenticated pages?

Headless browser QA tests fail on authenticated pages when the session lacks valid login cookies; importing decrypted Chromium cookies into the Playwright session resolves this by establishing the required authenticated state.