hulu

Apps & Automation

Stream Hulu content, manage watchlist, and access live TV features

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Hulu Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with Hulu for streaming content, managing watchlist, accessing live TV (if subscribed), and discovering new shows and movies.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set HULU_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:

Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
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 on-demand movies and TV shows
Access live TV channels and DVR (Hulu + Live TV)
Manage "My Stuff" watchlist
View watch history and continue watching
Search for specific content or networks

Usage Examples

Example 1: Add to My Stuff

User: "Add The Handmaid's Tale to my Hulu watchlist"
Claude: I'll add The Handmaid's Tale to your My Stuff list on Hulu.

Example 2: Live TV Access

User: "What's on ESPN right now?"
Claude: I'll check the live TV guide and show you what's currently airing on ESPN.

Example 3: Continue Watching

User: "What was I watching on Hulu?"
Claude: I'll check your continue watching section to see your in-progress shows.

Authentication Flow

Navigate to hulu.com via Playwright MCP
Click "Log In" button
Enter email and password
Select profile if multiple exist
Maintain session for subsequent requests

Error Handling

Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
Live TV Unavailable: Check subscription tier and notify user
Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
Content Unavailable: Check for regional or subscription restrictions

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:

Document interface changes
Update element selectors
Track feature availability by subscription tier
Log successful navigation patterns

Notes

Live TV features require Hulu + Live TV subscription
Ad-supported vs ad-free tiers affect experience
DVR functionality varies by subscription
Some content has expiration dates