instacart

name	instacart
description	Enables Claude to browse grocery stores, manage lists, and track deliveries on Instacart
version	1.0.0
author	Canifi
category	food

Instacart Skill

Overview

Automates Instacart operations including grocery store browsing, list management, and order tracking through browser automation. Note: Actual orders are not automated for security.

Quick Install

curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/instacart/install.sh | bash

Or manually:

cp -r skills/instacart ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash

canifi-env set INSTACART_EMAIL "[e-mail]"
canifi-env set INSTACART_PASSWORD "your-password"

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 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:

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

• Browse grocery stores
• Search for products
• Manage shopping lists
• Track active orders
• View order history
• Check Instacart+ benefits
• Compare store prices
• Find deals and coupons

Usage Examples

Example 1: Browse Store

User: "Show me what's at Costco on Instacart"
Claude: I'll browse Costco.
- Navigate to instacart.com
- Select Costco
- Browse departments
- Present available categories

Example 2: Search Products

User: "Find organic milk on Instacart"
Claude: I'll search for organic milk.
- Search "organic milk"
- Show results from available stores
- Compare prices
- Present options

Example 3: Track Order

User: "Where is my Instacart order?"
Claude: I'll track your order.
- Navigate to Orders
- Find active order
- Check shopper progress
- Report delivery ETA

Example 4: Create List

User: "Add eggs and bread to my Instacart list"
Claude: I'll add those items.
- Navigate to lists
- Add eggs to list
- Add bread to list
- Confirm items added

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to instacart.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click Sign In
3. Enter email from canifi-env
4. Enter password
5. Handle 2FA if enabled (notify user via iMessage)
6. Verify account access
7. Maintain session cookies

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Clear cookies, verify credentials
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• 2FA Required: iMessage for verification code
• Store Unavailable: Check delivery address
• Item Out of Stock: Suggest alternatives
• Order Not Found: Check order ID
• Shopper Issue: Check order status
• Address Error: Verify delivery address

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new Instacart features:

1. Document new UI elements
2. Add support for new stores
3. Log successful patterns
4. Update for Instacart changes

Notes

• Orders not automated for security
• Instacart+ for free delivery over $35
• Personal shoppers fulfill orders
• Replacements may be suggested
• Same-day delivery available
• Tips are customary
• Price may differ from in-store