southwest（southwest 效率）

Southwest Airlines Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to search and book Southwest flights, manage Rapid Rewards account, perform online check-in, track Companion Pass progress, and access Southwest's unique travel features.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set SOUTHWEST_EMAIL " [email protected] "
canifi-env set SOUTHWEST_RAPID_REWARDS "your-rr-number"

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

• Search and book Southwest flights (not on aggregators)
• Manage Rapid Rewards points and A-List status
• Perform online check-in at exactly 24 hours
• Track Companion Pass qualification progress
• Change or cancel flights with no fees
• Access EarlyBird check-in and upgraded boarding

Usage Examples

Example 1: Book a Wanna Get Away Flight

User: "Find cheap Southwest flights from Dallas to Vegas next month"
Claude: I'll search Southwest for the best fares.
- Opens southwest.com via Playwright MCP
- Enters DAL/DFW to LAS, next month dates
- Shows fare calendar with lowest prices:
  - Wed departures: $79 Wanna Get Away
  - Weekend: $149 Wanna Get Away
  - Anytime fare: $289 (fully refundable)
- Recommends: Book Wed-Wed for $158 roundtrip
- Notes: Earns 1,200 Rapid Rewards points

Example 2: Check-in for Flight

User: "Check me in for my Southwest flight tomorrow"
Claude: I'll perform your check-in at exactly 24 hours.
- Notes: Flight departs 2:30pm tomorrow
- Schedules check-in for 2:30pm today
- At check-in time:
  - Navigates to check-in page
  - Enters confirmation and name
  - Submits immediately at 24-hour mark
  - Obtains boarding position: A24
- Saves boarding pass to device

Example 3: Track Companion Pass

User: "How close am I to Southwest Companion Pass?"
Claude: I'll check your Companion Pass progress.
- Logs into Rapid Rewards account
- Navigates to tier status
- Returns: 87,450 of 135,000 qualifying points
- Or: 72 of 100 qualifying flights
- Current status: A-List Preferred
- Projected: On track for Companion Pass by October
- Tip: Credit card spending also counts

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to southwest.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Log in" and enter Rapid Rewards number
3. Enter password
4. Handle security questions if prompted
5. Verify A-List status displayed
6. Maintain session for bookings and check-in

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Answer security questions, retry
• Fare Sold Out: Show alternative dates, set alert
• Check-in Failed: Retry immediately, alert user
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate for check-in
• Rate Limited: Wait and retry (critical for check-in)
• 2FA Required: Complete security verification

Self-Improvement Instructions

After each interaction:

• Track fare patterns by day/time
• Note check-in timing precision
• Log Companion Pass earning rates
• Document UI selector changes

Suggest updates when:

• Southwest changes booking flow
• Rapid Rewards program updates
• Check-in process changes
• New fare types introduced

Notes

• Southwest not on Google Flights or Kayak - must search directly
• No change or cancellation fees (credit for future travel)
• Wanna Get Away fares are non-refundable but transferable as credit
• Companion Pass allows free companion on all flights
• Bags fly free: 2 checked bags included
• Check-in timing crucial for boarding position
• EarlyBird costs extra but guarantees early boarding