name: itch-io
description: Discover and manage indie games on itch.io, track jams, and support creators
category: gaming

itch.io Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with itch.io for discovering indie games, managing purchased/downloaded games, participating in game jams, and supporting independent developers.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

cp -r skills/itch-io ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set ITCHIO_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:
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 and discover indie games
• Manage owned games library
• Track game jams and submissions
• View creator pages and projects
• Access pay-what-you-want games

Usage Examples

Example 1: Browse Games

User: "Find me some free horror games on itch.io"
Claude: I'll search itch.io for free horror games with good ratings.

Example 2: Game Jams

User: "What game jams are happening this month?"
Claude: I'll check the current and upcoming game jams on itch.io.

Example 3: My Library

User: "What games have I claimed on itch.io?"
Claude: I'll browse your itch.io library for owned games.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to itch.io via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Log In" button
3. Enter email and password
4. Handle 2FA if enabled
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
• 2FA Required: Wait for code via email
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Download Issues: Check game availability

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:
1. Document itch.io interface changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track bundle offerings
4. Monitor jam schedules

Notes

• Focus on indie and experimental games
• Pay-what-you-want pricing common
• Game jams foster community
• Supports game development uploads