august

Enables Claude to interact with August smart locks for controlling door access, managing guest access, viewing access history, and configuring lock settings.

```bash

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

```

Or manually:

```bash

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

```

Configure via [canifi-env](https://canifi.com/setup/scripts):

```bash

# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:

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

canifi-env set AUGUST_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"

```

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](/setup/automation) 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:

```bash

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.

• Lock and unlock doors remotely
• Manage guest access and schedules
• View access activity history
• Configure auto-lock settings
• Check battery status

Example 1: Lock Control

```

User: "Lock the front door"

Claude: I'll lock the front door via your August smart lock.

```

Example 2: Guest Access

```

User: "Give the dog walker access on weekdays at 2pm"

Claude: I'll create a scheduled guest access for weekday afternoons.

```

Example 3: Activity Check

```

User: "Who unlocked the door today?"

Claude: I'll check the access history for today's lock activity.

```

1. Navigate to august.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Sign In" button
3. Enter August credentials
4. Handle 2FA via phone verification
5. Maintain session for subsequent requests

• Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• 2FA Required: Wait for phone verification
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Lock Offline: Check WiFi bridge status

When encountering new UI patterns:

1. Document August app/web changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track new lock features
4. Monitor integration updates

• August Connect WiFi bridge enables remote access
• Works with Alexa, Google, and HomeKit
• Keypad accessory for code entry
• Auto-lock and DoorSense features