| name | august |
| description | Control August smart locks and manage home access |
| category | smarthome |
August Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to interact with August smart locks for controlling door access, managing guest access, viewing access history, and configuring lock settings.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/august/install.sh | bash
Or manually:
cp -r skills/august ~/.canifi/skills/
Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
canifi-env set AUGUST_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"
Privacy & Authentication
Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.
Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)
If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password
Option 2: Environment Variables
If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:
canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"
Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.
Capabilities
- Lock and unlock doors remotely
- Manage guest access and schedules
- View access activity history
- Configure auto-lock settings
- Check battery status
Usage Examples
Example 1: Lock Control
User: "Lock the front door"
Claude: I'll lock the front door via your August smart lock.
Example 2: Guest Access
User: "Give the dog walker access on weekdays at 2pm"
Claude: I'll create a scheduled guest access for weekday afternoons.
Example 3: Activity Check
User: "Who unlocked the door today?"
Claude: I'll check the access history for today's lock activity.
Authentication Flow
- Navigate to august.com via Playwright MCP
- Click "Sign In" button
- Enter August credentials
- Handle 2FA via phone verification
- Maintain session for subsequent requests
Error Handling
- Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
- Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
- 2FA Required: Wait for phone verification
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- Lock Offline: Check WiFi bridge status
Self-Improvement Instructions
When encountering new UI patterns:
- Document August app/web changes
- Update selectors for new layouts
- Track new lock features
- Monitor integration updates
Notes
- August Connect WiFi bridge enables remote access
- Works with Alexa, Google, and HomeKit
- Keypad accessory for code entry
- Auto-lock and DoorSense features
