name: postmates
description: Enables Claude to browse merchants and track deliveries on Postmates (now part of Uber Eats)
version: 1.0.0
author: Canifi
category: food

Postmates Skill

Overview

Automates Postmates operations including merchant browsing and order tracking through Uber Eats integration. Note: Postmates has merged with Uber Eats, so most functionality redirects there. Actual orders are not automated.

Quick Install

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

Or manually:

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

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

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

canifi-env set POSTMATES_EMAIL "[email protected]"
canifi-env set POSTMATES_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

• Browse restaurants and stores
• Search for items
• Track active orders
• View order history
• Access via Uber Eats
• Find delivery options
• Check merchant hours
• View past favorites

Usage Examples

Example 1: Browse Merchants

User: "Find stores delivering on Postmates"
Claude: I'll find delivery options.
- Navigate to Uber Eats (Postmates merged)
- Browse available stores
- Check delivery times
- Present options

Example 2: Track Order

User: "Track my Postmates order"
Claude: I'll track your delivery.
- Navigate to orders (via Uber Eats)
- Find active order
- Check delivery status
- Report ETA

Example 3: Search Items

User: "Find who delivers ice cream nearby"
Claude: I'll search for that.
- Search "ice cream"
- Filter by delivery
- Show available stores
- Present options

Example 4: View History

User: "Show my past Postmates orders"
Claude: I'll check your history.
- Navigate to order history
- List past orders
- Show merchants and dates
- Present summary

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to postmates.com (redirects to Uber Eats) via Playwright MCP
2. Sign in with Uber/Postmates account
3. Enter email from canifi-env
4. Enter password
5. Handle 2FA if enabled (notify user via iMessage)
6. Verify account access
7. Maintain session cookies

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Use Uber Eats credentials
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• 2FA Required: iMessage for verification code
• Redirect to Uber Eats: Expected behavior
• Store Closed: Note hours
• Order Not Found: Check Uber Eats orders
• Legacy Account: May need migration
• Address Error: Verify delivery address

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering Postmates/Uber Eats changes:
1. Document redirect patterns
2. Update for Uber Eats integration
3. Log successful patterns
4. Note deprecated features

Notes

• Postmates merged with Uber Eats in 2020
• Legacy accounts migrated to Uber
• Use Uber Eats for new orders
• Fleet remains for merchants
• Some branding may still appear
• History accessible via Uber Eats
• Orders not automated for security