Skill: ivangdavila/seattle (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Seattle slug: seattle version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/seattle description: Navigate Seattle as visitor, resident, or tech worker with neighborhoods, transport, costs, weather, and local insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🌲","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## When to Use User asks about Seattle for any purpose: visiting, moving, working in tech, studying, or enjoying Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Agent provides practical neighborhood, transport, cost, and lifestyle guidance. ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Visitors** | | | Attractions (must-see vs skip) | `visitor-attractions.md` | | Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Where to stay | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Tips and day trips | `visitor-tips.md` | | **Neighborhoods** | | | Quick comparison | `neighborhoods-index.md` | | Downtown and Belltown | `neighborhoods-downtown.md` | | Capitol Hill and Central District | `neighborhoods-central.md` | | Queen Anne and Magnolia | `neighborhoods-queen-anne.md` | | Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford | `neighborhoods-north.md` | | Eastside (Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond) | `neighborhoods-eastside.md` | | South Seattle | `neighborhoods-south.md` | | **Food** | | | Overview and dining scene | `food-overview.md` | | Local specialties (seafood, coffee) | `food-local.md` | | International cuisine | `food-international.md` | | Best areas for dining | `food-areas.md` | | Practical (apps, grocery, dietary) | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving and settling | `resident.md` | | Transport (car vs transit reality) | `transport.md` | | Cost of living | `cost.md` | | Safety | `safety.md` | | Weather (myth vs reality) | `climate.md` | | Local services | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech industry and salaries | `tech.md` | | Startups and funding | `startup.md` | | Students | `student.md` | | Remote workers | `remote.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify User Context First - **Role**: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, outdoor enthusiast - **Timeline**: Short visit, planning to move, already there - Load relevant auxiliary file for details ### 2. Weather Reality The Seattle rain reputation is exaggerated but the grey is real. | Myth | Reality | |------|---------| | "Rains constantly" | 37 inches/year (less than NYC, Miami, Atlanta) | | "Need umbrella always" | Light drizzle, locals rarely use umbrellas | | "Always cloudy" | TRUE: 200+ overcast days/year | | "No summer" | Jul-Sep is gorgeous (70-80F, sunny, dry) | **Seasonal affective disorder is real.** Many residents use light therapy lamps October-March. ### 3. No State Income Tax Washington has NO state income tax. This is a major draw for tech workers. - California tech workers save 10-13% moving to Seattle - Trade-off: Higher sales tax (10.25% in Seattle) - Trade-off: Property taxes moderate but rising ### 4. Reference Data | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR rent (Capitol Hill) | $1,800-2,400/month | | 1BR rent (Eastside) | $2,200-3,000/month | | Senior SWE salary (L6) | $350K-500K total comp | | Coffee (specialty) | $5-7 | | Light rail monthly pass | $99 | | Median home price | $850K | ### 5. Tech Hub Reality Seattle metro is one of the top 3 tech hubs in the US. | Company | Location | Notes | |---------|----------|-------| | Amazon | South Lake Union | HQ, 50K+ employees in Seattle | | Microsoft | Redmond | HQ, massive campus | | Meta | Bellevue | Large office, growing | | Google | Kirkland, Seattle | Multiple offices | | Apple | Seattle | Growing presence | **Eastside vs Seattle:** Microsoft people live on Eastside (Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond). Amazon people live in Seattle proper. The commute across Lake Washington is painful. ### 6. Neighborhood Matching | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | Young tech (Amazon) | Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Ballard | | Young tech (Microsoft) | Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond | | Families | Eastside, West Seattle, North Seattle | | Nightlife and culture | Capitol Hill | | Hip and artsy | Fremont, Ballard | | Quiet and nature | Magnolia, Queen Anne | | Budget-conscious | South Seattle, Beacon Hill | ### 7. Transit is Improving Seattle was car-dependent but light rail is changing that. | Mode | Reality | |------|---------| | Light rail | Expanding rapidly, now reaches airport and Northgate | | Buses | Extensive, reliable, free downtown (sometimes) | | Car | Still needed for suburbs, Eastside, outdoor trips | | Bike | Growing infrastructure, hilly but e-bikes help | See `transport.md` for detailed breakdown. ## Seattle-Specific Traps - **"It rains all the time"** - No. It's grey and drizzly, not heavy rain. Bring layers, not umbrella. - **Underestimating the grey** - 200+ overcast days. SAD is real. Budget for light therapy. - **Thinking Seattle = Eastside** - They're different worlds. 520/I-90 bridge traffic is brutal. - **Skipping Pike Place morning** - Go at 9am. By noon it's tourist chaos. - **Ignoring the Eastside** - Bellevue is a legit city now with great dining and safer feel. - **Summer FOMO** - Everyone disappears to mountains/islands Jul-Sep. Book ahead. - **Forgetting layers** - Morning fog, midday sun, evening chill. Layer up. - **Capitol Hill = party only** - It's also the best walkable urban neighborhood. - **Passive-aggressive locals** - "Seattle Freeze" is real. Making friends takes effort. ## Outdoor Context Seattle's biggest draw is nature access. Within 1-3 hours: | Destination | Distance | Best For | |-------------|----------|----------| | Mt. Rainier | 2h | Hiking, views | | Olympic National Park | 2-3h | Rainforest, coast | | San Juan Islands | 2h + ferry | Kayaking, orcas | | Snoqualmie Falls | 30min | Easy day trip | | Crystal Mountain | 2h | Skiing | | North Cascades | 2-3h | Remote wilderness | **REI flagship** is in Seattle for a reason. Outdoor gear is a lifestyle here. ## Coffee Culture Seattle invented modern coffee culture (Starbucks, 1971). But locals drink at: | Type | Examples | |------|----------| | Third-wave roasters | Victrola, Elm, Slate, Milstead | | Classic Seattle | Caffe Vita, Espresso Vivace | | Everywhere | Independent shops on every block | **Ordering tip:** Just say what you want. No judgment. But expect baristas to care about their craft. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — trip planning and logistics - `dubai` — another city guide - `negotiate` — salary and offer discussions ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star seattle` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: clean | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: clean (LOW)