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FAQ

Why does this fork focus so much on login-session instead of promising cookie import?

Because that is the honest Windows answer.

Modern Chrome and Edge often protect default-profile cookies with app-bound encryption. On those machines, "just import your cookies" sounds nice but fails in practice. gstack-windows makes the reliable path the default: sign in once in a real browser window, then let Codex reuse that saved profile.

Where is the saved login state stored?

Per project, under:

  • .gstack/chrome-profile
  • .gstack/browse-launch.json

The .gstack/ folder is automatically added to .gitignore.

Does this modify my normal Chrome profile?

No. The recommended Windows flow uses a gstack-managed persistent profile inside your project rather than writing into your everyday browser profile.

Do I need to close Chrome or Edge before using this?

Not for the persistent login-session flow.

For direct cookie import, only close the source browser if Windows reports a locked cookie database or access issue.

What is the best path for Douyin?

Usually:

browse login-session headed https://www.douyin.com/

Then log in manually once and switch to:

browse login-session headless

If headless reuse starts triggering verification again, keep Douyin in headed persistent mode.

Can this bypass CAPTCHA or anti-bot checks?

No.

This repo is for preserving and reusing a legitimate user-created session, not bypassing protections.

Can Codex stay logged in across commands?

Yes. That is the main point of the persistent login-session flow. Once the project-local profile is saved, normal browse commands reuse it until you stop or replace that session.

Will this work outside Codex?

Yes, but the repo is intentionally optimized for Codex-style skill installs and workflows. .claude/skills/gstack is still supported as a compatibility fallback, but the docs and scripts now prefer .codex/skills/gstack.

What browsers are definitely unsupported for cookie import on Windows right now?

  • Arc
  • Comet

Chrome, Edge, and Brave are supported in principle, but Chrome and Edge default profiles can still be blocked by Windows encryption.

How do I reset a broken saved session?

Start by reopening it in headed mode:

browse login-session headed https://target-site.com/

If the site still behaves incorrectly, stop the session and create a fresh one:

browse login-session stop
browse login-session headed https://target-site.com/