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

Manifest V2
Daily users: 23,146
5
Rating: 4.71
(70)
Version: 0.7 (Last updated: 2024-10-17)
Version code: 5824248
Creation date: 2017-11-15
Weekly download count: 1,052
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • downloads
  • contextualIdentities
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
Size: 85.36K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and clear user interface
  • Works reliably for exporting cookies
  • Fast performance
  • Functionality for scraping content using tools like `wget` and `yt-dlp`
Cons
  • Occasional bugs where the export feature does not work
  • HttpOnly cookies being converted to comment lines is problematic for some users
Most mentioned
  • Reliability in cookie export functionality
  • Issues with error messages or lack of response after actions
  • Compatibility with external tools like `wget` and `yt-dlp`
User reviews
Does what i need it to do. Simple UI, fast and reliable :3 can recommend!
by ParaTiger, 2025-02-20

Simple and clear: no mess, and will work 100% for people familiar with UNIX file pathnames and browser details.
by Robert Phair, 2025-02-10

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Add-on 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of cookies.txt. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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