- name
- youtube-music
- description
- Stream music on YouTube Music, manage playlists, and access music videos
- category
- entertainment
YouTube Music Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to interact with YouTube Music for streaming songs, creating playlists, accessing music videos, and discovering new music through personalized recommendations.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/youtube-music/install.sh | bashOr manually:
cp -r skills/youtube-music ~/.canifi/skills/Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set GOOGLE_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
- Stream songs, albums, and playlists
- Create and manage custom playlists
- Access official music videos
- View listening history and recommendations
- Like songs and manage library
Usage Examples
Example 1: Create Playlist
User: "Create a chill vibes playlist on YouTube Music"
Claude: I'll create a new playlist called "Chill Vibes" and start adding relaxing tracks.Example 2: Find Music Video
User: "Play the music video for Bohemian Rhapsody"
Claude: I'll find and play the official music video for Bohemian Rhapsody.Example 3: Explore New Releases
User: "What's new in hip-hop this week?"
Claude: I'll check the new releases section for recent hip-hop albums and singles.Authentication Flow
- Navigate to music.youtube.com via Playwright MCP
- Click "Sign In" button
- Enter Google account 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 Google
- 2FA Required: Wait for code via iMessage or authenticator
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- Content Unavailable: Check regional restrictions
Self-Improvement Instructions
When encountering new UI patterns:
- Document YouTube Music interface changes
- Update selectors for new layouts
- Track playlist sync with YouTube
- Monitor Premium vs Free feature differences
Notes
- YouTube Premium provides ad-free experience
- Library syncs with main YouTube account
- Background play requires Premium on mobile
- Uploads feature allows personal music