- name
- tesla
- description
- Manage your Tesla vehicle, charging, and energy products.
- category
- automotive
Tesla Skill
Manage your Tesla vehicle, charging, and energy products.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/tesla/install.sh | bashOr manually:
cp -r skills/tesla ~/.canifi/skills/Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set TESLA_EMAIL "your_email"
canifi-env set TESLA_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:
- 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
- Vehicle Control: Lock, unlock, climate, and more
- Charging Status: Monitor charging and find Superchargers
- Location Track: View vehicle location
- Energy Products: Manage Powerwall and Solar
- Service Schedule: Book service appointments
Usage Examples
Check Charge
User: "What's my Tesla's battery level?"
Assistant: Returns charge status and rangeClimate Control
User: "Preheat my Tesla"
Assistant: Turns on climate controlFind Supercharger
User: "Find nearest Supercharger"
Assistant: Returns nearby charging locationsLock Vehicle
User: "Lock my Tesla"
Assistant: Locks vehicle doorsAuthentication Flow
- Tesla account authentication
- OAuth2 token-based access
- Third-party API wrappers available
- MFA may be required
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Login Failed | Invalid credentials | Check account |
| Vehicle Asleep | Car in deep sleep | Wake vehicle |
| Command Failed | Connectivity issue | Retry |
| Token Expired | Session timeout | Re-authenticate |
Notes
- Unofficial API (reverse-engineered)
- Vehicle control features
- Energy product management
- Mobile app required for setup
- Rate limits apply
- Some features require premium connectivity