cookies.txt
Exports all cookies to a Netscape HTTP Cookie File, as used by curl, wget, and youtube-dl, among others.
cookies.txt: A Firefox Add-on for Cookie Exporting
cookies.txt is a Firefox extension designed to simplify the process of exporting cookies. It efficiently converts cookies into the Netscape HTTP Cookie File format, which is recognized by applications like curl, wget, and youtube-dl. With this add-on, users can quickly extract and utilize their cookie data across multiple platforms.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 1,206
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- cookies
- downloads
- contextualIdentities
- <all_urls>
- tabs
Size: 85.36K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 505 ▲ 3
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Exports cookies to a usable cookies.txt file for wget and yt-dlp
- Works well with container cookies
- Easy to use without technical issues for most users
- Generates cookies.txt quickly and efficiently
- Has been reliable for users over a long period
Cons
- Issues with functionality when selecting options for export
- Converts HttpOnly cookies to comments, causing problems for some users
- Users experienced bugs that affected their workflows
Most mentioned
- Ability to export cookies successfully for various uses
- Works well with yt-dlp for video scraping
- Some users had issues with the add-on not functioning as expected
User reviews
Did exactly what I needed it to with a cookies.txt instantly usable with `wget --load-cookies cookies.txt`. Thanks!
by iPaq, 2025-01-15
by Firefox user 18756440, 2024-12-31
by Firefox user 5509918, 2024-11-25
Add-on safety
Risk impact
cookies.txt requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
cookies.txt is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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