Question 1

How do I extract cookies from Chrome using Rookie in Python?

Accepted Answer

Install the rookiepy package via pip, then use `rookiepy.chrome(['domain'])` to retrieve cookies. Note that on Windows for Chrome v130+, administrator rights are required to bypass encryption.

Question 2

Is Rookie better than browser_cookie3 for Python?

Accepted Answer

Rookie offers wider browser support and cross-platform consistency due to its Rust core, but browser_cookie3 is a pure-Python library that might be simpler for basic Chrome/Firefox extraction without admin hurdles.

Question 3

Can Rookie access cookies when the browser is closed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Rookie reads cookie files directly from disk, so it works regardless of whether the browser is running, making it suitable for automation and data migration tasks.

Question 4

Is it safe to use Rookie in production environments?

Accepted Answer

While built with safety in mind, Rookie bypasses browser security features like appbound encryption, which could raise compliance issues, and the admin requirement on Windows adds deployment complexity.

Question 5

How can I add support for a new browser in Rookie?

Accepted Answer

Check the config.json file in the repository for existing configurations, and submit a pull request or issue with the cookie file path, as outlined in the 'Support new browsers' section of the README.

Question 6

Does Rookie work on mobile browsers?

Accepted Answer

No, Rookie is designed for desktop browsers on Windows, Linux, and macOS; mobile browsers are not supported, as indicated by the platform-specific testing in the README.

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