Canifi Skill Generator

Overview

The Skill Generator is a meta-skill that enables Canifi to create new skills for itself and automatically install them to the global skills directory. This transforms Canifi from a static assistant into a self-evolving system that can expand its own capabilities on demand.

Why This Skill is Required:

• Enables Canifi to learn new workflows without manual skill creation
• Allows real-time capability expansion during conversations
• Creates a feedback loop where Canifi improves itself over time
• Reduces dependency on pre-built skills for niche use cases

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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.

Global Skills Directory

Skills are installed to: ~/.claude/skills/

Each skill lives in its own directory:

~/.claude/skills/
├── canifi/
│   └── SKILL.md
├── canifi-skill-generator/
│   └── SKILL.md
├── my-new-skill/
│   └── SKILL.md
└── ...

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Capabilities

1. Create New Skills on Demand

When a user requests a capability that doesn't exist, or when Canifi identifies a repeated pattern that could be automated:

User: "I need to interact with Airtable regularly"
Canifi: "I don't have an Airtable skill yet. Would you like me to create one?"
User: "Yes, please"
Canifi: [Creates and installs airtable skill]

2. Auto-Generate Skills from Patterns

When Canifi notices it's performing the same complex workflow repeatedly:

Canifi: "I've noticed we've done this Slack → Notion workflow 5 times.
        Should I create a skill for this so it's faster next time?"

3. Modify Existing Skills

Update skills based on user feedback or changed requirements:

User: "The github skill should also support GitLab"
Canifi: [Updates the skill to support both platforms]

4. Research-Driven Skill Creation

For unfamiliar services, Canifi can:

1. Research the service's API/documentation
2. Identify common use cases
3. Generate a comprehensive skill
4. Test basic functionality
5. Install and activate

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Skill Template

When generating a new skill, use this template structure:

---
name: {skill-id}
description: {One-line description}
category: {category}
version: 1.0.0
author: Canifi LifeOS (Auto-Generated)
---

# {Skill Name}

## Overview

{2-3 sentence description of what this skill does and why it's useful}

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## 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](/setup/automation) using CDP mode
2. Login to {SERVICE_NAME} 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:
```bash
canifi-env set {SERVICE}_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set {SERVICE}_PASSWORD "your-password"
# OR for API-based services:
canifi-env set {SERVICE}_API_KEY "your-api-key"

Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine.

Setup

{Required setup steps, environment variables, API keys, etc.}

Capabilities

{List of what this skill enables}

Usage Examples

{Common use case examples}

Workflow

{Step-by-step workflow when using this skill}

Troubleshooting

{Common issues and solutions}

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## Skill Generation Workflow

### Step 1: Identify Need

Triggers for skill creation:
- User explicitly requests a new capability
- User asks about a service Canifi doesn't have a skill for
- Canifi identifies a repeated manual workflow
- User shares API documentation or service details

### Step 2: Research (if needed)

For unfamiliar services:
1. Use Gemini Deep Research via Playwright MCP
2. Find official API documentation
3. Identify authentication methods
4. Discover common use cases
5. Note any rate limits or restrictions

### Step 3: Generate Skill Content

Create the SKILL.md file with:
- Accurate metadata (name, description, category)
- Clear setup instructions
- Privacy & Authentication section (REQUIRED)
- Comprehensive capabilities list
- Practical usage examples
- Troubleshooting guidance

### Step 4: Install Ski

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