Why do I need this skill if Claude has a browser tool?

The standard browser tool can navigate and interact with sites but cannot directly save binary files to your disk. This skill provides the protocol to transfer those files via curl.

Is it safe to use my cookies with curl?

Using cookies allows curl to mimic your browser session. Ensure you are only running these commands in your trusted local environment to maintain session security.

Can I download files from password-protected sites?

Yes. By extracting cookies from an active, logged-in browser session, you can authenticate curl requests to download protected content.

Does this work with Gmail and Google Drive?

Yes, the skill includes specific examples for handling the unique authentication and URL structures used by Google services.

What if the file is generated dynamically and has no URL?

For files that cannot be reached via a direct URL, the skill recommends using the 'browser screenshot --fullPage' or 'browser pdf' commands as an alternative.

Browser File Downloader

Name: Browser File Downloader
Author: Devattom

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Web Scraping y Recopilación de Datos

Enables downloading files from authenticated web sessions by bridging the gap between browser tools and curl commands.

The Browser File Downloader skill provides a standardized workaround for the native browser tool's inability to save files directly to the local system. It guides users through extracting session cookies from an active browser instance and utilizing them with curl to retrieve attachments, exports, and private data from secure platforms like Gmail and Google Drive. This skill is essential for workflows that require moving data from authenticated web environments into the local development workspace.

Características Principales

01Fallback strategies using screenshots and PDF exports

020 GitHub stars

03Authenticated file download workflows

04Session cookie extraction methods

05Support for Gmail and Google Drive exports

06Pre-configured curl templates for complex sites

Casos de Uso

01Exporting data reports from SaaS platforms that require login

02Retrieving private assets from cloud storage providers

03Downloading email attachments from an authenticated webmail session

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add devattom/.claude browser-download

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT