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Manage Xbox Game Pass subscription, browse catalog, and track perks

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Xbox Game Pass Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with Xbox Game Pass for browsing game catalog, tracking leaving/arriving games, accessing perks, and managing subscription across PC and console.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set XBOX_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"

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 Game Pass catalog
  • Track games leaving soon
  • Access Game Pass perks and rewards
  • View recently added games
  • Manage subscription tier

Usage Examples

Example 1: New Additions

User: "What new games are on Game Pass?"
Claude: I'll check the recently added games to Game Pass.

Example 2: Leaving Soon

User: "What games are leaving Game Pass soon?"
Claude: I'll check which games are scheduled to leave Game Pass.

Example 3: Claim Perks

User: "What Game Pass perks are available?"
Claude: I'll check for available Game Pass Ultimate perks to claim.

Authentication Flow

  1. Navigate to xbox.com/gamepass via Playwright MCP
  2. Click "Sign In" button
  3. Enter Microsoft 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 Microsoft
  • 2FA Required: Wait for code via authenticator
  • Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
  • Tier Restrictions: Note PC vs Console vs Ultimate

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:

  1. Document Game Pass interface changes
  2. Update selectors for new layouts
  3. Track catalog rotation patterns
  4. Monitor perk availability

Notes

  • PC, Console, and Ultimate tiers
  • EA Play included with Ultimate
  • Cloud gaming with Ultimate
  • Day one Xbox Game Studios releases