Apple Music Skill

Overview

Quick Install

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

cp -r skills/apple-music ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

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

canifi-env set APPLE_ID_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"

Privacy & Authentication

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

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

canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Capabilities

• Stream songs, albums, and playlists
• Manage personal music library
• Create and edit playlists
• Access Apple Music radio stations
• View listening history and recommendations

Usage Examples

Example 1: Add to Library

User: "Add the new Taylor Swift album to my library"
Claude: I'll search for Taylor Swift's latest album and add it to your Apple Music library.

Example 2: Create Radio Station

User: "Start a radio station based on The Beatles"
Claude: I'll create a personalized radio station inspired by The Beatles' music style.

Example 3: Manage Playlist

User: "Add this song to my Road Trip playlist"
Claude: I'll add the currently playing song to your Road Trip playlist.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to music.apple.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Sign In" button
3. Enter Apple ID credentials
4. Handle 2FA via trusted device or iMessage
5. Maintain session for subsequent requests

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• 2FA Required: Wait for code via iMessage or trusted device
• Playback Error: Check subscription status and device availability

Self-Improvement Instructions

1. Document the change with context
2. Update element selectors accordingly
3. Track successful operations for pattern learning
4. Suggest workflow optimizations

Notes

• Requires active Apple Music subscription
• Web player has some limitations vs native apps
• 2FA is typically required for Apple ID
• Library sync may take a few moments