MasterClass Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with MasterClass for accessing expert-led video lessons, tracking progress through classes, exploring different categories, and discovering new instructors.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set MASTERCLASS_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 classes by category and instructor
• Track lesson completion progress
• Access class workbooks and materials
• View instructor filmographies
• Discover recommended classes

Usage Examples

Example 1: Browse Classes

User: "What cooking classes are on MasterClass?"
Claude: I'll browse the culinary arts section for cooking classes.

Example 2: Progress Check

User: "How far am I in Gordon Ramsay's class?"
Claude: I'll check your progress in Gordon Ramsay's cooking MasterClass.

Example 3: New Classes

User: "What new MasterClasses were added recently?"
Claude: I'll check for recently added classes and instructors.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to masterclass.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Log In" button
3. Enter MasterClass credentials
4. Handle verification if required
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
• Verification Required: Complete email verification
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Subscription Required: Check membership status

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:

1. Document MasterClass interface changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track new instructor additions
4. Monitor class category updates

Notes

• Celebrity and expert instructors
• High production quality videos
• Downloadable workbooks
• Annual subscription model