Instacart

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

canifi-env set INSTACART_EMAIL "[email protected]"
canifi-env set INSTACART_PASSWORD "your-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

• Browse grocery stores
• Search for products
• Manage shopping lists
• Track active orders
• View order history
• Check Instacart+ benefits
• Compare store prices
• Find deals and coupons

Usage Examples

Example 1: Browse Store

User: "Show me what's at Costco on Instacart"
Claude: I'll browse Costco.
- Navigate to instacart.com
- Select Costco
- Browse departments
- Present available categories

Example 2: Search Products

User: "Find organic milk on Instacart"
Claude: I'll search for organic milk.
- Search "organic milk"
- Show results from available stores
- Compare prices
- Present options

Example 3: Track Order

User: "Where is my Instacart order?"
Claude: I'll track your order.
- Navigate to Orders
- Find active order
- Check shopper progress
- Report delivery ETA

Example 4: Create List

User: "Add eggs and bread to my Instacart list"
Claude: I'll add those items.
- Navigate to lists
- Add eggs to list
- Add bread to list
- Confirm items added

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to instacart.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click Sign In
3. Enter email from canifi-env
4. Enter password
5. Handle 2FA if enabled (notify user via iMessage)
6. Verify account access
7. Maintain session cookies

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Clear cookies, verify credentials
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• 2FA Required: iMessage for verification code
• Store Unavailable: Check delivery address
• Item Out of Stock: Suggest alternatives
• Order Not Found: Check order ID
• Shopper Issue: Check order status
• Address Error: Verify delivery address

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new Instacart features:

1. Document new UI elements
2. Add support for new stores
3. Log successful patterns
4. Update for Instacart changes

Notes

• Orders not automated for security
• Instacart+ for free delivery over $35
• Personal shoppers fulfill orders
• Replacements may be suggested
• Same-day delivery available
• Tips are customary
• Price may differ from in-store