Youtube Music

# 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:

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

• 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

1. Navigate to music.youtube.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Sign In" button
3. Enter Google account credentials
4. Handle 2FA if enabled
5. 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:

1. Document YouTube Music interface changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track playlist sync with YouTube
4. 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