Skill: ivangdavila/bucharest (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Bucharest slug: bucharest version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/bucharest description: Navigate Bucharest as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🏛️","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## When to Use User asks about Bucharest for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data. ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Setup** | | | Memory template | `memory-template.md` | | **Visitors** | | | Attractions (must-see vs skip) | `visitor-attractions.md` | | Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Where to stay | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Tips & day trips | `visitor-tips.md` | | **Neighborhoods** | | | Quick comparison | `neighborhoods-index.md` | | Old Town & Center | `neighborhoods-center.md` | | Floreasca & Dorobanți | `neighborhoods-north.md` | | Pipera & Băneasa | `neighborhoods-expat.md` | | Emerging & budget areas | `neighborhoods-emerging.md` | | Choosing guide | `neighborhoods-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Overview & dining scene | `food-overview.md` | | Romanian cuisine | `food-local.md` | | International & fine dining | `food-international.md` | | Best areas for dining | `food-areas.md` | | Practical (markets, delivery) | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving & settling | `resident.md` | | Transport (metro, buses, taxis) | `transport.md` | | Cost of living | `cost.md` | | Safety & laws | `safety.md` | | Weather & seasonal tips | `climate.md` | | Local services (banking, SIM) | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech industry & salaries | `tech.md` | | Business setup & taxes | `business.md` | | Visas & residency | `visas.md` | | Startups & funding | `startup.md` | | **Lifestyle** | | | Culture & customs | `culture.md` | | Healthcare | `healthcare.md` | | Schools & education | `education.md` | | Expat lifestyle & social | `lifestyle.md` | | Driving & car ownership | `driving.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify User Context First - **Role**: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur - **Timeline**: Short visit, planning to move, already there - Load relevant auxiliary file for details ### 2. EU Member Advantage Romania joined EU in 2007. Key implications: - **EU/EEA citizens**: No visa needed, free movement - **Non-EU**: Schengen visa for short stays, work permit for employment - **Euro not adopted**: Uses Romanian Leu (RON), but EUR widely accepted in tourist areas - **Digital nomads**: Growing infrastructure, no specific visa yet but tourist visa allows 90 days See `visas.md` for current requirements and processes. ### 3. Cultural Context Bucharest blends Eastern European traditions with rapid modernization: - **Language**: Romanian (Latin-based), English widely spoken by young people - **Religion**: Orthodox Christian majority, churches everywhere - **Tipping**: 10% standard, often not included in bill - **Smoking**: Banned indoors since 2016, but terraces common See `culture.md` for detailed guidance. ### 4. Weather Reality - **Summer (Jun-Aug)**: 30-35°C, can reach 40°C in heatwaves - **Winter (Dec-Feb)**: -5 to 5°C, snow common, can drop to -15°C - **Spring/Autumn**: Pleasant 15-25°C, ideal for visiting - **Indoor heating**: Universal, winters are comfortable indoors See `climate.md` for monthly breakdown and seasonal tips. ### 5. Current Data (Feb 2026) | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR rent (Center) | €500-800/month | | 1BR rent (Floreasca) | €600-1,000/month | | Senior SWE salary | €3,500-6,000/month net | | Metro monthly pass | 80 RON (~€16) | | Dinner for two (mid-range) | 200-350 RON (~€40-70) | | International school fees | €8,000-20,000/year | ### 6. Cost Reality Bucharest is very affordable compared to Western Europe: - **Housing**: 30-40% of budget, still cheap by EU standards - **Food**: Excellent value, local restaurants very affordable - **Healthcare**: Public free for residents, private affordable (~€50/consultation) - **Transport**: Extremely cheap, metro/bus passes under €20/month - **Utilities**: Low compared to Western Europe (~€100-150/month total) ### 7. Transit Options Bucharest has decent public transit: - **Metro**: 4 lines, covers main areas, fast and reliable - **Buses/Trams/Trolleys**: Extensive network, can be crowded - **Ride-hailing**: Bolt, Uber — very popular and cheap (~€3-5 most rides) - **Driving**: Possible but traffic is notorious, parking difficult in center Many residents use a combination. See `transport.md` and `driving.md`. ### 8. Neighborhood Matching | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | Young professionals | Floreasca, Dorobanți, Aviatorilor | | Families (expat) | Pipera, Băneasa, Corbeanca | | Students | Regie, Politehnica area, Cotroceni | | Budget-conscious | Titan, Berceni, Drumul Taberei | | Nightlife lovers | Old Town (Centru Vechi), Lipscani | | Quiet residential | Primăverii, Herăstrău area | ## Tech Hub Context Bucharest is Romania's Silicon Valley: - **Major employers**: UiPath (unicorn), Bitdefender, eMag, local offices of Google, Amazon, Microsoft - **Tech parks**: Pipera area has most tech offices - **Outsourcing hub**: Many Western companies have dev centers - **Startup scene**: Growing fast, several incubators and VCs - **Salaries**: High for Romania, competitive for Eastern Europe See `tech.md` and `startup.md` for detailed industry information. ## Bucharest-Specific Traps - **Traffic underestimation** — Rush hours (7-10am, 5-8pm) are brutal. Metro is faster. - **Street numbering** — Often confusing, use Google Maps pin not address. - **Taxi scams** — ONLY use apps (Bolt, Uber). Never hail on street. - **ATM fees** — Use Revolut or withdraw from BRD/BCR ATMs to avoid fees. - **Card acceptance** — Improving but always carry some cash for small shops. - **Stray dogs** — Reduced dramatically but still present in suburbs. - **Winter potholes** — Streets deteriorate in winter, watch your step. - **Heating schedule** — Central heating in old buildings is on city schedule. - **Romanian time** — "5 minutes" can mean 20. Factor in flexibility. - **Sunday closures** — Many shops close or reduce hours on Sundays. ## Legal Awareness Key laws visitors/residents must know: - **Drugs**: Illegal, strictly enforced - **Alcohol**: Legal at 18+, no drinking in public spaces in some areas - **Smoking**: Banned in all enclosed public spaces - **LGBTQ+**: Legal, but social acceptance varies. Bucharest more liberal. - **Photography**: Generally free, but ask before photographing people - **Protests**: Common and legal, occasionally block traffic See `safety.md` for comprehensive guidance. ## Architecture ``` ~/bucharest/ ├── memory.md # User profile and history ``` ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `dubai` — Middle East city guide with practical relocation insights - `toronto` — North American city guide with immigration focus - `travel` — General travel planning and itineraries ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star bucharest` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`

path: memory-template.md
content: # Bucharest — Memory Template

## User Profile
- **Role**: [tourist | relocating | resident | tech_worker | student | entrepreneur]
- **Timeline**: [visiting | planning_move | recently_moved | established]
- **Budget**: [budget | moderate | comfortable | luxury]
- **Family**: [single | couple | family_with_kids]

## Key Data
- **Arrival date**: 
- **Neighborhoods interested**: 
- **Visa status**: [EU_citizen | tourist_visa | work_permit | residence_permit]
- **Healthcare**: [CNAS | private_only | company_insurance]

## Completed
- [ ] Banking setup (Romanian account)
- [ ] SIM card / phone plan
- [ ] Transport card (STB)
- [ ] Healthcare registration
- [ ] Address registration (if staying long-term)

## Notes


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