What is get-cookie?

get-cookie is a Node.js module designed to securely retrieve cookies from your local browsers. It provides a simple and secure way to access browser cookies programmatically, with support for multiple browsers and profiles.

Key Features

• Multi-Browser Support: Query cookies from Chrome, Edge, Arc, Opera, Opera GX, Firefox, and Safari browsers
• Cross-Platform: Full support for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Safari is macOS-only)
• Secure Handling: Safe cookie extraction with proper encryption handling (Keychain on macOS, DPAPI on Windows, keyring on Linux)
• TypeScript Ready: Built with TypeScript for excellent type safety and IDE support
• Chrome Profile Selection: Target specific Chrome profiles with --profile flag
• Profile Discovery: List available browser profiles with --list-profiles
• Smart Cookie Deduplication: Automatically keeps the most valid cookie values from multiple profiles
• Expired Cookie Filtering: Filters expired cookies by default with override options
• CLI Tool: Easy to use command-line interface with multiple output formats
• Performance Optimized: Connection pooling, query monitoring, and automatic retry mechanisms
• Graceful Degradation: Handles locked databases and permission issues elegantly

Use Cases

• Automated testing requiring browser cookies
• Development tools needing cookie access
• Browser automation scripts
• Cookie management utilities
• API authentication and testing
• Security auditing and compliance
• Multi-profile cookie management
• CI/CD pipeline integration

See our comprehensive Use Cases Guide for detailed examples and best practices.