Thumbtack Skill
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Find and hire local professionals for home projects and services.
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Thumbtack Skill
Find and hire local professionals for home projects and services.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/thumbtack/install.sh | bash
Or manually:
cp -r skills/thumbtack ~/.canifi/skills/
Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set THUMBTACK_EMAIL "your_email"
canifi-env set THUMBTACK_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:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- 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
- Get Quotes: Request quotes from pros
- Browse Pros: Find service professionals
- Compare Prices: Review multiple estimates
- Schedule Service: Book appointments
- Review History: Access past projects
Usage Examples
Get Quotes
User: "Get quotes for house painting"
Assistant: Requests quotes from local painters
Find Pro
User: "Find a plumber on Thumbtack"
Assistant: Returns matching professionals
Compare Options
User: "Compare my painting quotes"
Assistant: Shows quote comparison
Book Service
User: "Book this electrician"
Assistant: Schedules appointment
Authentication Flow
- Account-based authentication
- No official API
- Browser automation required
- Quote request system
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Login Failed | Invalid credentials | Check account |
| No Quotes | Low availability | Expand criteria |
| Booking Failed | Pro unavailable | Try another |
| Message Failed | Account issue | Contact support |
Notes
- Local service marketplace
- Multiple quotes system
- Reviews and ratings
- Price transparency
- No public API
- Instant match option