Google Flights Skill

Overview

Quick Install

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

cp -r skills/google-flights ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

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

canifi-env set GOOGLE_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

• Search flights with flexible date options
• Track prices and receive drop notifications
• Explore destinations by budget and interests
• View price graphs and best times to fly
• Filter by airline alliances, stops, and times
• Check carbon emissions for flight comparison

Usage Examples

Example 1: Search Flights with Date Flexibility

User: "Find flights from NYC to Tokyo, cheapest time in April"
Claude: I'll search Google Flights for the best April dates.
- Opens Google Flights via Playwright MCP
- Enters JFK/EWR/LGA to NRT/HND
- Selects April date grid view
- Shows price calendar:
  - Cheapest: Apr 8-22, $687 on ANA
  - Average price: $890
  - Peak: Apr 1-7 (cherry blossom), $1,200+
- Recommends: Book Apr 8 departure, returns still cheap

Example 2: Track Flight Price

User: "Track prices for SFO to Barcelona in June"
Claude: I'll set up price tracking for that route.
- Opens Google Flights
- Searches SFO to BCN, June dates
- Enables price tracking toggle
- Confirms: Tracking enabled
- Current price: $845 roundtrip
- Typical price range: $750-$1,100
- Notifications will go to your Google account

Example 3: Explore by Budget

User: "Where can I fly from Denver for a weekend trip under $400?"
Claude: I'll explore weekend destinations from Denver.
- Uses Google Flights Explore
- Sets origin: Denver
- Filters: Weekend trips, under $400
- Maps shows options:
  - Las Vegas: $98 roundtrip
  - Phoenix: $147 roundtrip
  - San Diego: $198 roundtrip
  - Nashville: $287 roundtrip
- Can filter by interests: beaches, cities, outdoors

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to google.com/flights via Playwright MCP
2. Sign in with Google account (uses shared Google auth)
3. Credentials: ember@emberbru.com from canifi-env
4. Handle 2FA via authenticator or iMessage
5. Price tracking syncs to Google account
6. Session maintained across Google services

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry Google OAuth, check 2FA
• Search Failed: Simplify query, reduce filters
• No Results: Expand airports, check date range
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate via Google
• Rate Limited: Wait 60 seconds, retry
• 2FA Required: Handle via iMessage or authenticator

Self-Improvement Instructions

• Log price tracking accuracy
• Note seasonal patterns discovered
• Track alliance and route coverage
• Document feature updates

• Google Flights adds new features
• Explore function expands
• Price tracking changes
• UI elements update

Notes

• Google Flights shows carbon emissions per flight
• Tracked prices send notifications via Google
• Some budget airlines may not appear (Spirit, Frontier limited)
• Price insights show if current price is low/high/typical
• Baggage fees shown separately for accurate comparison
• Multi-city trips supported for complex itineraries