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setup-browser-cookies

Import cookies from a real Chromium browser into a headless Playwright browse session.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
Search Tags:#authentication#browser automation#Playwright#Cookies#chromium#QA testing#session import
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VertaKhan/cs_gstack --skill setup-browser-cookies-vertakhan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup-browser-cookies
Source: https://github.com/VertaKhan/cs_gstack/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/setup-browser-cookies
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VertaKhan/cs_gstack --skill setup-browser-cookies-vertakhan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Headless browser sessions start with no logged-in state, so QA testing authenticated pages fails or requires manual login every time. This Skill imports cookies from your real Chromium browser into the headless session so authenticated pages work immediately. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Interactive Cookie Picker: Opens a browser-based UI where you search domains and select which cookies to import, without exposing cookie values. - Direct Domain Import: Skip the UI by specifying a domain directly, e.g. importing github.com cookies from a named browser. - CDP Detection: Checks whether the session is already connected to your real browser via CDP and skips the import when unnecessary. - Use Case: Before running QA tests against a staging site that requires login, import your session cookies once and run all subsequent browse commands as an authenticated user. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to import cookies from your browser so you can test authenticated pages, then select the domains in the picker UI that opens.

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 browser session?▼

Run the cookie-import-browser command, which detects installed Chromium browsers and opens an interactive picker UI. Select the domains you want, and the cookies are decrypted and loaded into the Playwright session immediately.

How to test authenticated pages with Playwright without logging in?▼

Import cookies from your real browser into the headless session first. The browse session persists cookies between commands, so imported sessions work for all subsequent page visits without re-authentication.

Can I import cookies from a specific domain only?▼

Yes, pass the domain directly, for example cookie-import-browser comet --domain github.com. This skips the picker UI and imports only that domain's cookies from the specified browser.

Why does macOS show a Keychain dialog when importing cookies?▼

Chromium encrypts cookies using a key stored in the macOS Keychain, so the first import per browser triggers an access prompt. Click Allow or Always Allow to let the tool decrypt the cookies.

Do I need cookie import if my browser is connected via CDP?▼

No. When the browse session is connected to your real browser via CDP, your cookies and sessions are already available. The skill detects this mode and tells you the import is unnecessary.

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