Setup Browser Cookies

CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE cookie-import-browser

This:

1. Reads cookies from your default browser's profile
2. Opens a picker UI showing all cookie domains
3. You select which domains to import
4. Selected cookies are loaded into the headless session

Option B: Import from Specific Browser

CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE cookie-import-browser chrome
CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE cookie-import-browser firefox
CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE cookie-import-browser edge

Option C: Import from JSON File

If you exported cookies manually:

CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE cookie-import /path/to/cookies.json

Cookie JSON format:

[
  {
    "name": "session_id",
    "value": "abc123",
    "domain": ".example.com",
    "path": "/",
    "httpOnly": true,
    "secure": true
  }
]

Option D: Filter by Domain

CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE cookie-import-browser chrome --domain example.com

Only imports cookies matching the specified domain.

Step 3: Verify

CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE goto https://yourapp.com
CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE text

You should see the authenticated version of the page. No login needed.

Check imported cookies:

CONTAINER=1 $BROWSE cookies

Supported Browsers

Troubleshooting

"No cookies found" — Make sure the browser is closed (cookies DB may be locked). Or try a different browser.

"Permission denied" — Cookie databases are protected. Close the browser first, or run with appropriate permissions.

"Cookies imported but page still shows login" — The session may have expired on the server. Re-login in your real browser, then re-import.

Important

• Imported cookies carry your real session. The headless browser can access your authenticated accounts.
• Don't import cookies on shared/untrusted systems.
• Cookies expire — re-import if the session times out.