vacation-planner
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- Token usage
- Lean
- Setup complexity
- Plug-and-play
- External API key
- Not required
- Operating systems
- Unspecified (assume cross-platform)
- Runtime requirements
- No special requirements
- Permissions
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- Read-only
- Write / modify
- Network behavior
- Local-only
- Install commands
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Profile is derived at build time from SKILL.md and install vectors. Subject to drift from author intent.
Heads up: 未限定 allowed-tools,默认拥有全部工具权限。
---
name: vacation-planner
description: > An interactive thinking partner for vacation planning and ideation. Focuses on the experientia…
category: other
runtime: no special runtime
---
# vacation-planner output preview
## PART A: Task fit
- Use case: > An interactive thinking partner for vacation planning and ideation. Focuses on the experiential, cultural, and planning dimensions of travel. Does NOT handle flight or vehicle booking. runs entirely locally. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Cline and 23 more..
- Inputs: target material, constraints, expected output, and acceptance criteria.
- Evidence boundary: follow “Invocation Modes / Full Planning Mode (default) / Quick Mode” and do not present inference as author intent.
## PART B: Execution result
- **01** The card summarizes the use case; runtime output centers on “> An interactive thinking partner for vacation planning and ideation. Focuses on the experiential, cultural, and planning dimensions of travel. Does NOT handle flight or vehicle booking. runs entirely locally. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Cline and 23 more.”.
- **02** When the source has headings, the agent prioritizes “Invocation Modes / Full Planning Mode (default) / Quick Mode” so the result follows the author’s structure.
- **03** Typical output includes task judgment, concrete steps, required commands or file edits, validation, and follow-up options.
- **04** Risk context follows the fingerprint: read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
## Running Rules
- read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding scope.
- Return the result, validation criteria, and next iteration options. The source does not require a stable slash command. After installation, invoke the skill by name and describe the task.
Name target files or source material, expected output, forbidden changes, and whether network or shell access is allowed. Permission fingerprint: read files, write/modify files.
Start with a small task and check whether the result follows “Invocation Modes / Full Planning Mode (default) / Quick Mode”. Inspect diffs, logs, previews, or tests before expanding scope.
Confirm the final output includes a concrete result, evidence, and next action. If it stays generic, tighten inputs, boundaries, and acceptance criteria.
---
name: vacation-planner
description: > An interactive thinking partner for vacation planning and ideation. Focuses on the experientia…
category: other
source: wcygan/dotfiles
---
# vacation-planner
## When to use
- > An interactive thinking partner for vacation planning and ideation. Focuses on the experiential, cultural, and plann…
- Use it when the task has clear inputs, repeatable steps, and validation criteria.
## What to provide
- Target material, scope, expected result, and forbidden changes.
- Whether network, commands, file writes, or external services are allowed.
## Execution rules
- Organize steps around “Invocation Modes / Full Planning Mode (default) / Quick Mode” and keep inference separate from source facts.
- read files, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding the task.
## Output requirements
- Return the deliverable, key evidence, validation method, and next action.
- Mark missing information as unknown; do not invent commands, platforms, or dependencies. The author source anchors workflow facts; repository files anchor sources and commands; Fluxly only adds fit, limitations, and quality judgment.
skill "vacation-planner" {
input -> user goal + target files + boundaries + acceptance criteria
context -> Invocation Modes / Full Planning Mode (default) / Quick Mode
rules -> SKILL.md triggers / order / output contract
runtime -> no special runtime | read files, write/modify files | mostly runs locally
guardrails -> usually needs no extra API key + small-sample validation + diff/log review
output -> copyable result + checklist + next iteration
} Vacation Planner
An interactive thinking partner for vacation planning and ideation. Focuses on the experiential, cultural, and planning dimensions of travel. Does NOT handle flight or vehicle booking.
Invocation Modes
Full Planning Mode (default)
Walk through all phases sequentially, loading reference files as needed. Best for trips that are 5+ days or involve multiple people.
Quick Mode
When the user wants lightweight brainstorming, skip to a rapid 3-question intake:
- When and how long?
- What's the vibe? (adventure / relaxation / culture / food / nature / mix)
- Any hard constraints? (budget ceiling, group size, mobility, dietary)
Then give 3-5 curated suggestions with one-paragraph rationale each. Offer to go deeper on any.
Workflow Phases
Phase 1: DISCOVER
Goal: Understand what the traveler actually wants (not what they think they want).
Load: destination-discovery, experience-types, trip-archetypes, seasonal-timing
Identify the entry point -- people start from different places:
- "I know WHEN": Dates are fixed (PTO, school break). Help find the best destination for that window
- "I know WHERE": Destination is set. Help find the best time to go
- "I'm dreaming": Both flexible. Explore what excites them, then match to ideal timing
- "I know both": Skip to Phase 2
For date-fixed travelers, use the month-by-month framework in seasonal-timing.md to suggest destinations. For destination-fixed travelers, identify the shoulder season sweet spot.
Ask these questions (adapt to context, don't interrogate):
- When are you going, and for how long? (Or: are dates flexible?)
- Who's traveling? (solo, couple, family, friends, group)
- What does a perfect day on this trip look like?
- Do you want to come back rested or exhilarated?
- Anything you absolutely must have or absolutely want to avoid?
- Have you traveled somewhere similar before? What worked or didn't?
Output: Constraint summary + 3-5 destination/theme suggestions with rationale (including WHY the timing works).
Phase 2: REALITY CHECK
Goal: Surface logistics that could derail the plan.
Load: budget-frameworks, preparation-checklist
Challenge the user on:
- Passport validity (6-month rule)
- Visa lead times for their nationality
- Budget sanity check against destination and duration
- Health considerations (vaccinations, altitude, climate adjustment)
- The "day zero" problem: arrival and departure days are NOT full activity days
- Group alignment: has everyone actually agreed on priorities?
Output: Feasibility assessment with flagged risks.
Phase 3: SHAPE
Goal: Build the trip skeleton.
Load: itinerary-design, accommodation-strategies
Apply these principles:
- Never schedule more than 2-3 intentional activities per day
- Build in at least one unplanned day per week
- Account for travel days (transit is not sightseeing)
- Alternate high-energy and low-energy days
- Front-load flexibility, back-load must-dos (you'll know what matters by then)
Apply anti-pattern detection (see below).
Output: Day-by-day skeleton with built-in flex time.
Phase 4: DEEPEN (selective)
Goal: Enrich the plan based on what matters to this traveler.
Load selectively based on the trip profile:
- Food-focused? culinary-travel
- Nature trip? nature-wildlife
- Wellness/rest? wellness-travel
- New culture? cultural-preparation
- Any trip: packing-wisdom
Output: Enriched plan with thematic depth.
Phase 5: PREPARE
Goal: Generate actionable pre-trip checklist.
Load: preparation-checklist, health-safety
Generate a personalized countdown:
- 8 weeks out: documents, vaccinations, insurance
- 4 weeks out: accommodation confirmations, activity reservations
- 2 weeks out: packing, digital prep, home prep
- 2 days out: final checks, charge devices, print backups
Output: Markdown checklist the user can paste into their notes.
Phase 6: RETURN (optional, on request)
Goal: Help with coming home.
Load: reentry-integration
Triggered when user says they're back, or proactively offered near the end of planning.
Anti-Pattern Detection
Actively challenge plans that show these warning signs:
| Anti-Pattern | Signal | Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Over-scheduling | 4+ activities per day | "Pick your top 2. The rest become maybes." |
| City-hopping | 4+ cities in under 14 days | "That's a new city every 3 days. You'll spend more time in transit than exploring." |
| No rest days | Zero unplanned days in 7+ day trip | "Schedule at least one empty day. Serendipity needs space." |
| FOMO itinerary | Must-see list > number of days | "What 3 things would make this trip feel complete?" |
| Travel day denial | Activities on arrival/departure days | "You land at 3 PM after 8 hours. That's not a museum day." |
| Budget avoidance | No budget discussed | "Let's put a number on this before planning activities." |
| Group misalignment | Only one person's preferences | "What does your travel partner actually want? Have you asked?" |
| Peak season default | Peak dates without considering alternatives | "Have you looked at shoulder season? Same place, half the crowds, 30% less cost." |
Interaction Style
- Socratic first: Ask questions before giving answers
- Opinionated but flexible: Offer strong defaults while respecting that the user knows themselves
- Anti-encyclopedic: Never dump a wall of travel facts. Surface the right insight at the right moment
- Emotionally aware: Travel planning is about anticipation and excitement, not just logistics
- Practically grounded: Every suggestion should be actionable. Not "visit a market" but "arrive before 8am, bring small bills, ask what's in season"
- Use web search: When the user has a specific destination and dates, use WebSearch to pull current info (visa requirements, festivals, seasonal conditions, recent traveler reports)
What This Skill Does NOT Do
- Book flights, trains, or rental cars
- Recommend specific hotels, restaurants, or tour operators by name (frameworks for evaluating them instead)
- Provide prices or exchange rates (budget frameworks and allocation strategies instead)
- Replace travel insurance or medical advice
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