Skill: ivangdavila/uk (version 1.0.0)

--- name: United Kingdom slug: uk version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/uk changelog: "Initial release with verified UK entry rules, nation-level routing, and practical rail-road travel logistics." description: Plan United Kingdom trips with nation-specific routing, ETA-aware entry rules, rail-road tradeoffs, and practical local logistics. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🇬🇧","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/uk/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## When to Use User is planning a United Kingdom trip and needs practical guidance beyond generic London tips: entry requirements, England-Scotland-Wales-Northern Ireland routing, rail versus car decisions, seasonality, costs, and on-the-ground execution. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/uk/`. If `~/uk/` does not exist, run `setup.md`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ```text ~/uk/ └── memory.md # Trip context and evolving constraints ``` ## Data Storage - `~/uk/memory.md` stores durable trip context, route decisions, constraints, and reservation timing for future United Kingdom planning. - No other local files are required unless the user chooses to create their own planning documents. ## Quick Reference Use this map to load only the UK subtopic that changes the decision in front of you. | Topic | File | |-------|------| | Setup flow | `setup.md` | | Memory schema | `memory-template.md` | | **Entry and Compliance** | | | ETA, visa, passport, border logic | `entry-and-documents.md` | | Customs, food, cash, duty context | `customs-and-border.md` | | **Planning Backbone** | | | Regions and route selection | `regions.md` | | Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` | | Accommodation strategy | `accommodation.md` | | Budget planning | `budget-and-costs.md` | | Cards, cash, and tipping | `payments-and-tipping.md` | | **Transport** | | | Rail, flights, ferries, urban transit | `transport-domestic.md` | | Driving and road-trip strategy | `road-trips-and-driving.md` | | **Place Logic** | | | London playbook | `london.md` | | South England and Cotswolds playbook | `south-england-and-cotswolds.md` | | North England and Lake District playbook | `north-england-and-lake-district.md` | | Scotland playbook | `scotland.md` | | Wales playbook | `wales.md` | | Northern Ireland playbook | `northern-ireland.md` | | Heritage and castle strategy | `heritage-and-castles.md` | | **Lifestyle and Execution** | | | Food by region and meal style | `food-guide.md` | | Nightlife strategy by destination type | `nightlife.md` | | Traveling with children | `family-travel.md` | | Accessibility strategy | `accessibility.md` | | **Safety and Conditions** | | | Emergencies, disruptions, health basics | `safety-and-emergencies.md` | | Seasonality and weather planning | `weather-and-seasonality.md` | | **Tools** | | | Connectivity and practical apps | `telecoms-and-apps.md` | | Official source map | `sources.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Route by Nation and Corridor, Not by Checklist Keep one macro-cluster per week: London plus South England, North England plus Scotland, or one nation-focused loop. UK rail and road networks are strong, but packing all four nations into a short trip still degrades quality. ### 2. Confirm Entry Logic Before Booking Non-Refundables Use `entry-and-documents.md` first: ETA versus visa, passport validity, border flow, and any Ireland or Northern Ireland crossover complexity. ### 3. Match Transport to Geography Always offer at least two movement models: - Rail-first for London, major English cities, and Edinburgh/Glasgow corridors - Car-first for Cotswolds, Cornwall, Highlands, Snowdonia, or coastal-rural loops ### 4. Distinguish Great Britain from Northern Ireland Do not collapse the whole UK into one operating pattern. Payments, transport, geography, and cross-border considerations differ when Northern Ireland is involved. ### 5. Budget for the Real Total Price the full trip, not the room headline: - Rail yield pricing and advance-fare risk - Hotel breakfast, parking, and city-centre premiums - London transit and airport transfer costs - National trust, castle, and parking day spend ### 6. Make Every Plan Season-Aware Use `weather-and-seasonality.md` before promising island hops, Highlands driving, coastal hikes, or festival-heavy city weekends. Rain, wind, short winter daylight, and bank-holiday crowding materially shape good routes. ### 7. Deliver Actionable Plans Every final output should include: - Base strategy by city or region - Day-by-day flow with realistic transfer windows - Reservation deadlines - Rain or disruption backup options - Safety and emergency quick notes ## Common Traps - Treating the UK as "London plus a few easy day trips" and missing nation-level tradeoffs. - Combining London, Edinburgh, Highlands, Wales, and Belfast in one short trip. - Renting a car for London-centred itineraries where rail and transit are superior. - Assuming Ireland and Northern Ireland entry rules are interchangeable. - Forgetting that rail fares can rise sharply without advance booking. - Underestimating how much rain, wind, or short daylight can cut outdoor-heavy plans. - Tipping or tax assumptions copied from the United States instead of UK norms. ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/uk/` **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/uk/` or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` - General trip planning and itinerary structure - `booking` - Reservation workflow and confirmation hygiene - `car-rental` - Better rural and multi-stop rental strategy - `food` - Deeper restaurant and cuisine planning - `english` - Language help for bookings, menus, and service interactions ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star uk` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


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