- name
- hulu
- description
- Stream Hulu content, manage watchlist, and access live TV features
- category
- entertainment
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 | bashOr 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 " [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:
- 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