Nintendo Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with Nintendo services for managing game library, browsing eShop, accessing Nintendo Switch Online features, and tracking play activity.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set NINTENDO_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

• Browse Nintendo eShop and deals
• View game library and play history
• Access Nintendo Switch Online benefits
• Check My Nintendo rewards points
• View wish list and upcoming releases

Usage Examples

Example 1: eShop Deals

User: "What games are on sale on Nintendo eShop?"
Claude: I'll check the eShop for current deals and discounts.

Example 2: Play Activity

User: "How much time have I spent playing Zelda?"
Claude: I'll check your play activity for The Legend of Zelda games.

Example 3: Switch Online

User: "What classic games are on Nintendo Switch Online?"
Claude: I'll browse the Nintendo Switch Online library of classic titles.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to nintendo.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click “Log In” button
3. Enter Nintendo Account credentials
4. Handle 2FA if enabled
5. Maintain session for subsequent requests

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate with Nintendo
• 2FA Required: Wait for code via email or app
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Region Lock: Note content availability by region

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:

1. Document Nintendo web interface changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track eShop sale patterns
4. Monitor Switch Online additions

Notes

• Nintendo Switch Online required for online play
• My Nintendo points for rewards
• Region differences in eShop content
• Family Membership available