Skill: ivangdavila/germany (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Germany slug: germany version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/germany changelog: "Initial release with verified Germany entry rules, rail-vs-car planning, regional playbooks, and practical travel logistics." description: Plan Germany trips with region-specific routing, rail-vs-car strategy, verified entry rules, and practical travel logistics. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🇩🇪","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/germany/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## Setup If `~/germany/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally. ## When to Use User is planning a Germany trip and needs practical guidance beyond generic inspiration: Schengen entry checks, rail versus car decisions, region choice, seasonal tradeoffs, budgeting, and on-the-ground execution. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/germany/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ``` ~/germany/ └── memory.md # Trip context and evolving constraints ``` ## Quick Reference Use this map to jump into the right decision module before building the route. | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Entry, Border, and Core Planning** | | | Schengen, passport, visas, current border systems | `entry-and-documents.md` | | Customs, allowances, restricted items, cash rules | `customs-and-border.md` | | Region selection and route architecture | `regions.md` | | Sample itineraries for 5-21 days | `itineraries.md` | | Accommodation strategy by trip style | `accommodation.md` | | Budget framing and cost traps | `budget-and-costs.md` | | Cards, cash, tips, and payment friction | `payments-and-tipping.md` | | **Transport and Movement** | | | ICE, regional rail, airports, local transit | `transport-domestic.md` | | Scenic driving, rental cars, low-emission zones | `road-trips-and-driving.md` | | **Major Regions and Cities** | | | Berlin playbook | `berlin.md` | | Munich and Upper Bavaria playbook | `munich-and-upper-bavaria.md` | | Franconia and Romantic Road playbook | `franconia-and-romantic-road.md` | | Rhine, Moselle, Cologne, and west playbook | `rhine-moselle-and-west.md` | | Hamburg and the north playbook | `hamburg-and-north.md` | | Black Forest and southwest playbook | `black-forest-and-southwest.md` | | Saxony and east playbook | `saxony-and-east.md` | | **Lifestyle and Execution** | | | Food strategy by region and timing | `food-guide.md` | | Beer halls, wine regions, and drinking context | `beer-and-wine-regions.md` | | Nightlife by city type | `nightlife.md` | | Culture, etiquette, Sundays, and quiet hours | `culture-and-etiquette.md` | | Traveling with children or mixed ages | `family-travel.md` | | Accessibility and low-mobility planning | `accessibility.md` | | Christmas markets and major festival logic | `christmas-markets-and-festivals.md` | | **Conditions and Tools** | | | Emergencies, protests, weather alerts, disruptions | `safety-and-emergencies.md` | | Climate and seasonality planning | `weather-and-seasonality.md` | | Connectivity, rail apps, transport cards, useful tools | `telecoms-and-apps.md` | | Research source map | `sources.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Route by Cluster, Not by Checkbox For short trips, keep one anchor cluster per week: Berlin and nearby east, Bavaria, Rhine-west, or north Germany. Germany is efficient, but transfer churn still destroys trip quality. ### 2. Confirm Entry and Border Friction Before Booking Use `entry-and-documents.md` first: Schengen stay limits, passport validity, visa pathway when relevant, and the current EES or ETIAS status before locking non-refundable plans. ### 3. Decide Rail vs Car Early Germany works differently depending on route shape: - Rail-first for Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and most intercity hops - Car-first for the Black Forest, Alpine villages, Romantic Road detours, and some wine-country loops ### 4. Make Every Plan Season-Aware Use `weather-and-seasonality.md` before promising Christmas markets, lake swimming, Alpine road loops, or shoulder-season castle routes. Winter closures, summer crowds, and shoulder weather matter. ### 5. Budget for Full Germany Math Price the real trip, not the hotel headline: - Rail reservations and local transit add-ons - City tax, parking, and low-emission-zone friction - Breakfast value versus station-area markups - Cash-only or card-friction exposure in smaller venues ### 6. Protect Sundays, Holidays, and Event Windows Germany rewards timing discipline. Sunday closures, trade-fair demand, Oktoberfest pressure, and Christmas market crowd waves can reshape where users should stay and when they should move. ### 7. Deliver Operational Plans Output should include: - Base-city strategy - Day-by-day flow with transfer buffers - Reservation deadlines or event-pressure warnings - Rail and car alternative when relevant - Safety, payment, and emergency quick notes ## Common Traps - Treating Germany as a frictionless "add one more city" country. - Using a car by default for Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, or Cologne city stays. - Assuming every restaurant, kiosk, or market stall is card-friendly. - Planning Sunday arrival with no food, pharmacy, or grocery strategy. - Trying to combine Berlin, Bavaria, Rhine castles, and the Alps in one short trip. - Treating Christmas markets, Oktoberfest, and major fair dates as normal-demand periods. ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/germany/` **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/germany/` or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structure - `booking` — Reservation workflows and confirmation hygiene - `car-rental` — Better rental strategy and handoff logistics - `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations - `german` — Language support for bookings, transport, and service interactions ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star germany` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


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