- name
- amazon-alexa
- description
- Control Alexa-enabled devices, manage routines, and configure smart home settings
- category
- smarthome
Amazon Alexa Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to interact with Amazon Alexa for controlling smart home devices, managing routines, viewing activity history, and configuring Alexa skills and settings.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/amazon-alexa/install.sh | bashOr manually:
cp -r skills/amazon-alexa ~/.canifi/skills/Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set AMAZON_EMAIL " [email protected] "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:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- 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
- Control smart home devices
- Create and manage routines
- View voice activity history
- Manage Alexa skills
- Configure device settings
Usage Examples
Example 1: Device Control
User: "Turn off all the lights through Alexa"
Claude: I'll send the command to turn off all connected lights via Alexa.Example 2: Create Routine
User: "Create a bedtime routine that turns off lights and sets thermostat to 68"
Claude: I'll create a new Alexa routine with those actions.Example 3: Check History
User: "What commands did I give Alexa today?"
Claude: I'll check your Alexa voice history for today's interactions.Authentication Flow
- Navigate to alexa.amazon.com via Playwright MCP
- Click "Sign In" button
- Enter Amazon credentials
- Handle 2FA if enabled
- Maintain session for subsequent requests
Error Handling
- Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
- Session Expired: Re-authenticate with Amazon
- 2FA Required: Wait for code via SMS
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- Device Offline: Report device status
Self-Improvement Instructions
When encountering new UI patterns:
- Document Alexa app web interface changes
- Update selectors for new layouts
- Track new smart home integrations
- Monitor routine capability updates
Notes
- Requires Amazon account
- Device compatibility varies
- Routines can trigger multiple actions
- Voice history can be deleted