Best Buy Skill

Overview

Automates Best Buy operations including electronics search, product comparison, availability checking, and order tracking through browser automation. Note: Actual purchases are not automated for security.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set BESTBUY_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"
canifi-env set BESTBUY_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

• Search electronics and appliances
• Compare product specifications
• Check store availability
• Track order status
• View open-box deals
• Access My Best Buy rewards
• Manage saved items
• View order history

Usage Examples

Example 1: Search Products

User: "Find 4K TVs at Best Buy under $500"
Claude: I'll search for 4K TVs.
- Navigate to bestbuy.com
- Search "4K TV"
- Apply price filter under $500
- Sort by customer reviews
- Present top options

Example 2: Compare Products

User: "Compare these two laptops"
Claude: I'll compare the specs.
- Navigate to both product pages
- Gather specifications
- Compare features side-by-side
- Present comparison summary

Example 3: Check Open Box Deals

User: "Find open box deals on headphones"
Claude: I'll find those deals.
- Navigate to headphones
- Filter by Open Box condition
- List available deals
- Note savings percentage

Example 4: Track Order

User: "Where is my Best Buy order?"
Claude: I'll check your order.
- Navigate to Order Status
- Find recent order
- Check shipping info
- Report delivery status

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to bestbuy.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click Account > 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
• Out of Stock: Check nearby stores
• Open Box Sold: Limited availability
• Store Not Found: Verify zip code
• Order Not Found: Check order number
• Comparison Failed: Check product compatibility

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new Best Buy features:

1. Document new UI elements
2. Add support for new features
3. Log successful patterns
4. Update for Best Buy changes

Notes

• My Best Buy rewards program
• Totaltech membership for benefits
• Open Box has condition ratings
• Price match available
• In-store pickup option
• Geek Squad services available
• Magnolia for premium audio/video