Nextdoor Skill

Overview

Automates Nextdoor operations including posting to neighborhood, browsing local discussions, and engaging with community through browser automation.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set NEXTDOOR_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"
canifi-env set NEXTDOOR_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

• Create neighborhood posts
• Comment on discussions
• Browse local classifieds
• View and post to groups
• Recommend local businesses
• Search neighborhood content
• Report issues
• View local events

Usage Examples

Example 1: Create a Post

User: "Post to Nextdoor about the lost dog sighting"
Claude: I'll create that neighborhood post.
- Navigate to nextdoor.com
- Click create post
- Select category (Lost & Found)
- Write about lost dog sighting
- Include location details
- Publish post

Example 2: Browse Classifieds

User: "Check what's for sale on Nextdoor"
Claude: I'll browse local classifieds.
- Navigate to For Sale section
- Browse recent listings
- Filter by category if requested
- Present available items

Example 3: Recommend Business

User: "Recommend the local coffee shop on Nextdoor"
Claude: I'll post that recommendation.
- Navigate to Recommendations
- Search for coffee shop
- Write positive review
- Post recommendation

Example 4: View Events

User: "What local events are happening this weekend?"
Claude: I'll check local events.
- Navigate to Events section
- Browse weekend events
- Filter by nearby area
- Present event listings

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to nextdoor.com via Playwright MCP
2. Enter email and password from canifi-env
3. Handle verification if location-based
4. Complete 2FA if enabled (notify user via iMessage)
5. Verify neighborhood feed access
6. Maintain session cookies

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Verify credentials and address
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• 2FA Required: iMessage for verification code
• Location Verification: May need address confirmation
• Post Failed: Check community guidelines
• Category Required: Select appropriate category
• Neighborhood Issue: Verify address membership
• Rate Limited: Wait before posting again

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new Nextdoor features:

1. Document new UI elements
2. Add support for new post types
3. Log successful community patterns
4. Update for platform changes

Notes

• Nextdoor requires address verification
• Posts visible to nearby neighborhoods
• Categories help organize content
• Business pages separate from personal
• Safety alerts for local issues
• Recommendations build local reputation
• Groups for specific interests