lorenzodifuccia/safaribooks

retrieve_cookies.py

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#362 opened on Sep 12, 2025

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Description

Hello, I'll try to follow the @teticio https://github.com/lorenzodifuccia/safaribooks/pull/350#issuecomment-2014809988 approach. Please, use this issue to point adjustment to a new retrieve_cookies.py file.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
backendcli
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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1-3 hours
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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Python basicsunderstanding of HTTP cookiesfamiliarity with safaribooks codebase
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Start by reviewing the approach described in pull request #350 by @teticio, specifically the comments at issuecomment 2014809988. The new file retrieve cookies.py should implement cookie retrieval for SafariBooks. Examine existing authentication or cookie handling functions in the repository to ensure consistency. Consider any adjustments requested by maintainers in the comments of this issue.