Paramount+ Skill

Overview

Quick Install

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

cp -r skills/paramount-plus ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

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

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

Privacy & Authentication

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

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

canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Capabilities

• Browse CBS shows and Paramount movies
• Access live sports and news
• Manage watchlist and favorites
• View watch history and continue watching
• Access Showtime content (bundle subscribers)

Usage Examples

Example 1: Add to Watchlist

User: "Add Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to my Paramount+ list"
Claude: I'll add Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to your Paramount+ watchlist.

Example 2: Live CBS

User: "What's on CBS live right now?"
Claude: I'll check the live CBS feed and show you the current programming.

Example 3: Browse Movies

User: "Show me Paramount movies available to stream"
Claude: I'll browse the movies section for Paramount theatrical releases.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to paramountplus.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Sign In" button
3. Enter email and password
4. Select profile if multiple exist
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
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Content Unavailable: Check subscription tier
• Live Content: Verify scheduling and regional availability

Self-Improvement Instructions

1. Document Paramount+ interface changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track Showtime integration features
4. Monitor live content availability

Notes

• Essential and Showtime bundle tiers
• Live local CBS station access
• NFL games on select plans
• Showtime content for bundle subscribers