name: transistor
description: Host multiple podcasts with Transistor - manage shows, episodes, analytics, and private podcast feeds
category: video

Transistor Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to use Transistor for podcast hosting including managing multiple shows, viewing analytics, configuring private podcasts, and tracking subscriber data.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set TRANSISTOR_EMAIL "[email protected]"
canifi-env set TRANSISTOR_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:
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

• Manage multiple podcast shows
• View detailed download analytics
• Configure private podcast feeds
• Track subscriber metrics
• Manage episode publishing
• Access distribution settings

Usage Examples

Example 1: Compare Show Performance

User: "How are my different podcasts performing compared to each other?"
Claude: I'll compare your show analytics.
1. Opening Transistor via Playwright MCP
2. Accessing analytics dashboard
3. Pulling data for each show
4. Comparing downloads and trends
5. Summarizing performance differences

Example 2: Check Subscriber Count

User: "How many subscribers does my private podcast have?"
Claude: I'll check subscriber data.
1. Opening your private podcast
2. Navigating to subscribers section
3. Counting active subscribers
4. Reporting subscriber statistics

Example 3: View Episode Stats

User: "Which episode had the most downloads last month?"
Claude: I'll find your top episode.
1. Accessing analytics section
2. Filtering to last month
3. Sorting by downloads
4. Identifying top performer

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to transistor.fm via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Log in" and enter email
3. Enter password
4. Handle 2FA if required (via iMessage)
5. Maintain session for dashboard access

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry up to 3 times, notify via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• 2FA Required: Send iMessage notification
• Analytics Delayed: Note data refresh timing
• Subscriber Error: Verify feed configuration

Self-Improvement Instructions

When Transistor updates:
1. Document new multi-show features
2. Update analytics capabilities
3. Track private podcast improvements
4. Log API and integration changes

Notes

• Supports unlimited shows on all plans
• Private podcasts for paid content
• Detailed analytics per episode
• Integrates with email platforms
• White-label player available