Airbnb Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to search for accommodations, manage bookings, communicate with hosts, and handle trip planning through Airbnb’s platform via browser automation.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set AIRBNB_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 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

• Search listings by location, dates, guests, and amenities
• View listing details, photos, reviews, and availability
• Manage existing reservations and check-in instructions
• Communicate with hosts through Airbnb messaging
• Access saved listings and wishlists
• Check upcoming trips and past booking history

Usage Examples

Example 1: Search for Accommodations

User: "Find me an Airbnb in Austin for next weekend, 2 guests, under $200/night"
Claude: I'll search Airbnb for Austin accommodations.
- Opens Airbnb via Playwright MCP
- Enters Austin, TX as location
- Sets dates for next weekend
- Filters: 2 guests, max $200/night
- Returns top 5 options with ratings, amenities, and total cost
- Offers to show more details or save to wishlist

Example 2: Check Reservation Details

User: "What are the check-in instructions for my Miami trip?"
Claude: I'll find your Miami reservation details.
- Navigates to Trips section
- Locates Miami booking
- Retrieves: Check-in 3pm, lockbox code 4521
- Address: 1234 Ocean Drive, Unit 5B
- Host contact: Maria (Superhost)
- Offers to add to LifeOS Trips database

Example 3: Message Host

User: "Ask my Airbnb host if early check-in is possible"
Claude: I'll send that message to your host.
- Opens conversation with upcoming trip host
- Composes message: "Hi! I wanted to check if early check-in might be available for my upcoming stay. Please let me know if there's any flexibility. Thank you!"
- Sends message
- Reports: Message sent to Maria, typically responds within 1 hour

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to airbnb.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click “Log in” and select email login
3. Enter email from canifi-env
4. Handle email verification code or password
5. Complete 2FA if enabled
6. Maintain session for subsequent requests

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Try Google OAuth fallback, notify via iMessage
• Listing Unavailable: Suggest similar alternatives
• Booking Failed: Check payment method, alert user
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• Rate Limited: Wait 2 minutes, retry
• 2FA Required: Request code via preferred method

Self-Improvement Instructions

After each interaction:

• Document effective search filter combinations
• Track listing availability patterns
• Note host response time patterns
• Log UI changes for selector updates

Suggest updates when:

• Airbnb changes search interface
• New filter options become available
• Booking flow is modified
• Messaging system updates

Notes

• Superhost listings tend to have better reliability
• Instant Book listings can be reserved immediately
• Long-term stays (28+ nights) often have discounts
• Always verify check-in instructions before travel
• Never complete payment transactions – user must confirm
• Guest reviews are only visible after completing a stay