august

# 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 ```bash curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/august/install.sh | bash ``` Or manually: ```bash cp -r skills/august ~/.canifi/skills/ ``` ## Setup Configure via [canifi-env](https://canifi.com/setup/scripts): ```bash # First, ensure canifi-env is installed: # curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash 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: 1. Complete the [Browser Automation Setup](/setup/automation) using CDP mode 2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window 3. 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: ```bash 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 1. Navigate to august.com via Playwright MCP 2. Click "Sign In" button 3. Enter August credentials 4. Handle 2FA via phone verification 5. 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: 1. Document August app/web changes 2. Update selectors for new layouts 3. Track new lock features 4. 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