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: 946
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 85.36K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 515
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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User reviews
Pros
- Works well for exporting cookies
- Integrates perfectly with yt-dlp for downloading videos
- Reliable over a long period of use
- Handles container cookies effectively
Cons
- Issues with functionality for some users
- HttpOnly cookies are converted to comment lines, which is problematic for some
- No automated export feature available
Most mentioned
- Works with yt-dlp
- Allows scraping and downloading videos
- Occasional functionality issues
User reviews
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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