postmates

name	postmates
description	Enables Claude to browse merchants and track deliveries on Postmates (now part of Uber Eats)
version	1.0.0
author	Canifi
category	food

Postmates Skill

Overview

Automates Postmates operations including merchant browsing and order tracking through Uber Eats integration. Note: Postmates has merged with Uber Eats, so most functionality redirects there. Actual orders are not automated.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set POSTMATES_EMAIL "[e-mail]"
canifi-env set POSTMATES_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 restaurants and stores
• Search for items
• Track active orders
• View order history
• Access via Uber Eats
• Find delivery options
• Check merchant hours
• View past favorites

Usage Examples

Example 1: Browse Merchants

User: "Find stores delivering on Postmates"
Claude: I'll find delivery options.
- Navigate to Uber Eats (Postmates merged)
- Browse available stores
- Check delivery times
- Present options

Example 2: Track Order

User: "Track my Postmates order"
Claude: I'll track your delivery.
- Navigate to orders (via Uber Eats)
- Find active order
- Check delivery status
- Report ETA

Example 3: Search Items

User: "Find who delivers ice cream nearby"
Claude: I'll search for that.
- Search "ice cream"
- Filter by delivery
- Show available stores
- Present options

Example 4: View History

User: "Show my past Postmates orders"
Claude: I'll check your history.
- Navigate to order history
- List past orders
- Show merchants and dates
- Present summary

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to postmates.com (redirects to Uber Eats) via Playwright MCP
2. Sign in with Uber/Postmates account
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: Use Uber Eats credentials
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• 2FA Required: iMessage for verification code
• Redirect to Uber Eats: Expected behavior
• Store Closed: Note hours
• Order Not Found: Check Uber Eats orders
• Legacy Account: May need migration
• Address Error: Verify delivery address

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering Postmates/Uber Eats changes:

1. Document redirect patterns
2. Update for Uber Eats integration
3. Log successful patterns
4. Note deprecated features

Notes

• Postmates merged with Uber Eats in 2020
• Legacy accounts migrated to Uber
• Use Uber Eats for new orders
• Fleet remains for merchants
• Some branding may still appear
• History accessible via Uber Eats
• Orders not automated for security