cookies.txt

Name: cookies.txt
Rating: 4.6944 (72 reviews)
Author: Lennon Hill

Exports all cookies to a Netscape HTTP Cookie File, as used by curl, wget, and youtube-dl, among others.

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The cookies.txt Chrome extension allows users to effortlessly export all browser cookies into a Netscape HTTP Cookie File format. This format is widely used by command-line tools such as curl, wget, and youtube-dl, enabling users to carry their cookies over for seamless authenticated requests and downloads. With a simple interface, users can quickly export their cookies for use in various applications and scripts that require cookie authentication.

Ideal for developers, content creators, and power users, cookies.txt streamlines the process of cookie management for enhanced productivity and convenience. It ensures compatibility with multiple utilities by producing cookies in the standardized Netscape format, making it a valuable extension for anyone needing to transfer cookies from the browser to other tools.

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Daily users:

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Version:

0.8 Last updated: 2025-03-21

Version code:

5906745

Creation date:

2017-11-15

Risk:

Permissions:

cookies
downloads
contextualIdentities
<all_urls>
tabs

Size:

85.32K

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 448 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#37 in Web Development ▲ 1

#107 in Privacy & Security ▲ 3

#12 in cookie keyword 61

#29 in cool keyword 17 ▲ 1

#93 in book keyword 22

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User reviews

The cookies.txt Firefox add-on is praised for its simplicity, reliability, and seamless integration with tools like yt-dlp and wget, making cookie export straightforward. Users appreciate its clean interface and effective handling of container cookies. However, recurring complaints include the lack of dark mode in the dropdown menu and occasional failures when selecting export options. Additionally, the way HttpOnly cookies are handled has caused frustration, with some users preferring other add-ons. Overall, it is a useful tool for those needing quick cookie exports, despite minor usability concerns.

Pros

Simple and clear user interface, easy to use for those familiar with UNIX file pathnames and browser details.
Works well with programs like yt-dlp and wget, enabling smooth cookie export for scraping and downloading.
Fast, reliable, and does exactly what it is intended to do without unnecessary complexity.
Supports exporting container cookies and functions flawlessly over long-term use.

Cons

Lack of dark mode support for the dropdown menu, which some users would appreciate.
Some users experience issues where selecting options ('ALL' or 'current site') results in no action or failure to work properly.
The conversion of HttpOnly cookies to comment lines causes problems and has led one user to recommend alternative add-ons.

Recent reviews

by To*****, 2025-06-01

Excellent, helpful little extension. Works great with programs like yt-dlp. I just wish the cookies.txt dropdown menu had dark mode support, would be a small but welcome change.

by as*****, 2025-05-11

by Fi*****, 2025-05-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

cookies.txt requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

cookies.txt is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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