- name
- itch-io
- description
- Discover and manage indie games on itch.io, track jams, and support creators
- category
- gaming
itch.io Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to interact with itch.io for discovering indie games, managing purchased/downloaded games, participating in game jams, and supporting independent developers.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/itch-io/install.sh | bashOr manually:
cp -r skills/itch-io ~/.canifi/skills/Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set ITCHIO_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
- Browse and discover indie games
- Manage owned games library
- Track game jams and submissions
- View creator pages and projects
- Access pay-what-you-want games
Usage Examples
Example 1: Browse Games
User: "Find me some free horror games on itch.io"
Claude: I'll search itch.io for free horror games with good ratings.Example 2: Game Jams
User: "What game jams are happening this month?"
Claude: I'll check the current and upcoming game jams on itch.io.Example 3: My Library
User: "What games have I claimed on itch.io?"
Claude: I'll browse your itch.io library for owned games.Authentication Flow
- Navigate to itch.io via Playwright MCP
- Click "Log In" button
- Enter email and password
- 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 automatically
- 2FA Required: Wait for code via email
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- Download Issues: Check game availability
Self-Improvement Instructions
When encountering new UI patterns:
- Document itch.io interface changes
- Update selectors for new layouts
- Track bundle offerings
- Monitor jam schedules
Notes
- Focus on indie and experimental games
- Pay-what-you-want pricing common
- Game jams foster community
- Supports game development uploads