Threads Skill

Overview

Automates Threads (by Meta/Instagram) operations including creating posts, engaging with content, and managing profile through browser automation.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set INSTAGRAM_USERNAME "your-instagram-username"
canifi-env set INSTAGRAM_PASSWORD "your-instagram-password"

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

• Create and publish threads
• Reply to posts
• Like and repost content
• Follow/unfollow accounts
• Search users and topics
• View notifications
• Quote posts
• Manage profile settings

Usage Examples

Example 1: Create a Post

User: "Post on Threads about the product update"
Claude: I'll create that Threads post.
- Navigate to threads.net
- Click create post
- Write product update content
- Publish thread
- Confirm posted

Example 2: Engage with Content

User: "Like and reply to posts from tech accounts"
Claude: I'll engage with that content.
- Navigate to feed
- Find tech-related posts
- Like interesting content
- Add thoughtful replies
- Confirm engagement

Example 3: Quote Post

User: "Quote that post with my take"
Claude: I'll create a quote post.
- Find original post
- Click quote option
- Add your commentary
- Post quote thread
- Confirm published

Example 4: Search Topics

User: "Find posts about AI on Threads"
Claude: I'll search for AI content.
- Use search function
- Search "AI" or related terms
- Browse results
- Present relevant posts

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to threads.net via Playwright MCP
2. Click login and use Instagram credentials
3. Enter username and password from canifi-env
4. Handle 2FA if enabled (notify user via iMessage)
5. Verify feed access
6. Maintain session cookies

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Clear cookies, verify Instagram credentials
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate via Instagram
• 2FA Required: iMessage for verification code
• Post Failed: Check content guidelines
• Rate Limited: Implement backoff
• Account Restricted: Check Instagram account status
• User Not Found: Verify username
• Feature Unavailable: May need app for some features

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new Threads features:

1. Document new UI elements
2. Add support for new post types
3. Log successful posting patterns
4. Update for platform changes

Notes

• Threads uses Instagram login
• Character limit is 500
• Images supported in posts
• Fediverse integration coming
• Some features app-only
• Linked with Instagram account
• Algorithm shows For You content