HBO Max Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with Max (formerly HBO Max) for streaming HBO originals, Warner Bros. films, DC content, and Max exclusives, with watchlist management and content discovery.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

cp -r skills/hbo-max ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set HBO_MAX_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 HBO originals and Max exclusives
• Access Warner Bros. theatrical releases
• Manage "My List" watchlist
• View watch history and continue watching
• Explore curated collections and hubs

Usage Examples

Example 1: Add to My List

User: "Add House of the Dragon to my HBO Max list"
Claude: I'll add House of the Dragon to your My List on Max.

Example 2: Find DC Content

User: "Show me all DC movies on Max"
Claude: I'll navigate to the DC hub and list available movies and shows.

Example 3: New Releases

User: "What new movies are on Max this month?"
Claude: I'll check the new releases section for recently added theatrical films.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to max.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Sign In" button
3. Enter email and password
4. Select profile if multiple exist
5. Maintain session for subsequent requests

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• Profile Selection: Prompt user to specify profile
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Content Unavailable: Check subscription tier or regional restrictions

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:

1. Document Max interface changes
2. Update selectors for rebranded elements
3. Track content hub organization
4. Monitor new feature additions

Notes

• Platform rebranded from HBO Max to Max
• Different subscription tiers available
• Some content may require additional purchase
• 4K content on specific plans only