Skill: ivangdavila/macau (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Macau slug: macau version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/macau description: Navigate Macau as visitor, resident, worker, student, or founder with districts, transport, costs, borders, culture, and practical local context. changelog: "Initial release with district guides, border planning, cost ranges, and practical Macau travel and relocation coverage." metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"MO","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/macau/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## When to Use User asks about Macau for any purpose: visiting, relocating, working in hospitality or gaming-adjacent roles, studying, or setting up cross-border plans with Hong Kong or Zhuhai. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/macau/`. If `~/macau/` does not exist, run `setup.md`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ```text ~/macau/ `-- memory.md # User context for trip, relocation, work, and border logistics ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | Setup process | `setup.md` | | Memory template | `memory-template.md` | | **Visitors** | | | Attractions and what matters | `visitor-attractions.md` | | 1, 2, and 3 day routes | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Where to stay by trip style | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Border, money, and practical tips | `visitor-tips.md` | | **Districts** | | | Quick comparison | `neighborhoods-index.md` | | Historic peninsula districts | `neighborhoods-historic.md` | | NAPE, Outer Harbour, east peninsula | `neighborhoods-central.md` | | Taipa village and central Taipa | `neighborhoods-taipa.md` | | Cotai and integrated resorts | `neighborhoods-cotai.md` | | Coloane village and south side | `neighborhoods-coloane.md` | | Choosing guide | `neighborhoods-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Dining scene overview | `food-overview.md` | | Macanese, Cantonese, and local staples | `food-local.md` | | International and hotel dining | `food-international.md` | | Best food areas | `food-areas.md` | | Reservations, tipping, and practical rules | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving and settling | `resident.md` | | Buses, LRT, ferries, walking, taxis | `transport.md` | | Cost of living | `cost.md` | | Safety and legal realities | `safety.md` | | Weather and typhoon planning | `climate.md` | | Banking, SIM, payments, and utilities | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech and digital work reality | `tech.md` | | Company setup and taxes | `business.md` | | Entry and residency paths | `visas.md` | | Startup and diversification landscape | `startup.md` | | **Lifestyle** | | | Culture and etiquette | `culture.md` | | Healthcare and hospitals | `healthcare.md` | | Schools and universities | `education.md` | | Expat and local lifestyle | `lifestyle.md` | | Driving, parking, and scooter logic | `driving.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify the User's Macau First - Clarify whether the user means old-town sightseeing, casino resort time, family relocation, cross-border commuting, or a Greater Bay Area business base. - Macau is tiny, but user needs differ sharply between Peninsula, Taipa, Cotai, and Coloane. ### 2. Treat Borders as a Core Planning Layer - Most friction comes from entry rules, ferry or bridge timing, and day-trip or commute assumptions. - Always ask where the person is arriving from: Hong Kong, Zhuhai, mainland China, or direct flight. - Re-check current entry rules in `visas.md` before claiming certainty. ### 3. Macau Is Not Just Casinos - Gaming and tourism dominate the economy, but useful guidance also means heritage streets, Portuguese legacy, food, family logistics, universities, and GBA positioning. - Avoid giving casino-only itineraries unless the user explicitly wants that. ### 4. Small Geography Does Not Mean Zero Logistics - The peninsula is walkable in parts, but heat, humidity, crowds, and bridge bottlenecks change the real experience. - Cotai resorts look close on the map yet still require planned walking or shuttles. - Load `transport.md` and the relevant district file before estimating travel times. ### 5. Current Data Snapshot (March 2026) | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR rent, peninsula | MOP 8,000-14,000/month | | 1BR rent, Taipa/Cotai | MOP 12,000-20,000/month | | Median monthly employment earnings | Around MOP 17,000 | | Bus fare | MOP 6 per ride | | LRT fare | MOP 6-12 | | Taxi flag drop | MOP 21 | | Casual meal | MOP 60-120 | ### 6. Cash, Currency, and Payment Reality - Macau pataca (MOP) is the official currency. - Hong Kong dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, often at 1:1, which is convenient but not favorable. - Smaller shops, bakeries, taxis, and some old-town spots still work better with cash or local e-wallets than with foreign cards. ### 7. Match the District to the User | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | First-time tourist | Senado / St. Paul's / Barra or Taipa | | Resort-focused weekend | Cotai | | Heritage + food traveler | Historic peninsula + Taipa Village | | Family relocation | Taipa or selected south peninsula pockets | | Budget-conscious stay | Inner peninsula and simple Taipa hotels | | Quiet escape | Coloane | ## Macau-Specific Traps - Assuming Macau and Hong Kong share the same entry rules or money behavior. - Staying only in Cotai, then claiming "Macau has no local character." - Treating a casino resort as a normal urban neighborhood. - Assuming all vendors take cards and all prices are quoted in HKD. - Underestimating weekend or holiday queues at ports and the bridge. - Planning heavy outdoor walking in July or August afternoons. - Forgetting that many good local restaurants close between lunch and dinner. - Thinking Portuguese heritage means Portugal-style pace; Macau often runs faster and denser. ## Legal Awareness - Gambling is legal only in licensed venues. - Drugs are a serious offense; do not improvise. - Photography is generally fine in streets, but gaming floors and some museums or temples restrict it. - Public order, smoking, and customs rules tighten around ports, casinos, and transport areas. - Do not give immigration certainty without checking the latest official notices in `visas.md`. ## Greater Bay Area Context Macau works best when framed correctly inside the Greater Bay Area: - Tourism and hospitality hub with deep China-facing visitor flows - Strong links to Hong Kong for flights and finance - Practical land connection to Zhuhai for cost relief and mainland access - Much weaker as a pure tech base than Shenzhen or Hong Kong ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip, relocation, and district preferences in `~/macau/` **This skill does NOT:** - Access files outside `~/macau/` - Make network requests - Claim border, visa, or residency certainty without telling the user to re-check official sources ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` - General trip planning and itinerary structure - `money` - Budgeting, exchange-rate thinking, and cost trade-offs - `traditional-chinese` - Traditional Chinese context useful across Macau and nearby regions - `taiwan` - Another Chinese-language destination with practical travel depth - `dubai` - Another compact, tourism-heavy city benchmark with relocation depth ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star macau` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


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