Steam Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with Steam for managing game library, tracking wishlist sales, viewing gaming activity, and discovering new games through the Steam store.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set STEAM_USERNAME "your-steam-username"

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 and manage game library
• Track wishlist and sale notifications
• View gaming activity and playtime stats
• Discover games through store recommendations
• Check friend activity and game updates

Usage Examples

Example 1: Wishlist Management

User: "Are any of my Steam wishlist games on sale?"
Claude: I'll check your Steam wishlist for current discounts and deals.

Example 2: Library Overview

User: "What games do I have on Steam that I haven't played?"
Claude: I'll review your library and find games with zero playtime.

Example 3: Friend Activity

User: "What are my friends playing on Steam?"
Claude: I'll check your friends list for current gaming activity.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to store.steampowered.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click “Login” button
3. Enter Steam credentials
4. Handle Steam Guard 2FA (email or mobile)
5. Maintain session cookies for future access

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate with Steam
• Steam Guard: Wait for 2FA code via email or authenticator
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Profile Private: Request user to adjust privacy settings

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:

1. Document Steam interface changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track sale event patterns
4. Monitor new store features

Notes

• Steam Guard provides 2FA security
• Profile privacy settings affect visibility
• Family sharing allows library sharing
• Remote play enables streaming games