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

canifi-env set HERTZ_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"
canifi-env set HERTZ_GOLD_PLUS "your-gold-plus-number"

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

Search and compare rental car options
Access Hertz Gold Plus Rewards benefits
Book premium collections (Dream, Adrenaline, Green)
Manage existing reservations
Arrange airport and neighborhood pickups
Add equipment and protection options

Usage Examples

Example 1: Book at Airport

User: "Reserve a car at Denver airport for this weekend"
Claude: I'll search Hertz at Denver airport.
- Opens hertz.com via Playwright MCP
- Enters DEN airport, weekend dates
- Shows vehicle options:
  - Economy (Nissan Versa): $55/day
  - Compact (Toyota Corolla): $62/day
  - Standard (Camry/Malibu): $75/day
  - Full-size SUV (Tahoe): $125/day
- Gold Plus members: Walk to your car, skip counter

Example 2: Book Dream Collection

User: "I want to rent a luxury car in Miami"
Claude: I'll check the Hertz Dream Collection.
- Navigates to Dream Cars
- Searches Miami locations
- Shows luxury options:
  - Porsche 911: $450/day
  - BMW M4: $325/day
  - Corvette Stingray: $275/day
  - Mercedes S-Class: $395/day
- Includes 75 miles/day, excess at $0.75/mile

Example 3: Check Gold Status

User: "What are my Hertz Gold benefits?"
Claude: I'll check your Gold Plus Rewards account.
- Logs into Hertz account
- Returns: President's Circle status
- Points balance: 12,450
- Benefits: Counter bypass, free upgrades, spouse driving
- Free rental day: 550 points
- Recent rentals: 15 this year

Authentication Flow

Navigate to hertz.com via Playwright MCP
Click "Sign In" and enter Gold Plus number
Enter password
Handle security verification if needed
Verify Gold status tier displayed
Maintain session for bookings

Error Handling

Login Failed: Retry with email, check account status
Vehicle Unavailable: Suggest alternatives, nearby locations
Dream Car Sold Out: Check other premium locations
Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
Rate Limited: Wait 60 seconds, retry
Location Closed: Show alternate hours/locations

Self-Improvement Instructions

After each interaction:

Track premium car availability
Note pricing patterns by location/day
Log Gold tier benefits
Document UI updates

Suggest updates when:

Hertz updates booking flow
Gold Plus program changes
New collections added
Pricing structure changes

Notes

Gold Plus skip-counter works at airports
President's Circle is highest tier
Dream Collection at select locations only
Adrenaline Collection has performance cars
Green Collection has EVs and hybrids
NeverLost GPS available for extra fee
Young driver surcharge applies under 25

hertz

Hertz Skill

Overview

Quick Install

Setup