Berlin

Name: Berlin
Author: ivangdavila

功能描述

Navigate Berlin as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights.

使用说明 (SKILL.md)

When to Use

User asks about Berlin for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.

Quick Reference

Topic	File
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`
Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg	`neighborhoods-central.md`
Kreuzberg, Neukölln	`neighborhoods-east.md`
Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf	`neighborhoods-west.md`
Friedrichshain, Lichtenberg	`neighborhoods-alt.md`
Wedding, Moabit	`neighborhoods-north.md`
Choosing guide	`neighborhoods-choosing.md`
Food
Overview & food culture	`food-overview.md`
German cuisine (currywurst, döner)	`food-local.md`
International & fine dining	`food-international.md`
Best areas for dining	`food-areas.md`
Dietary, bars, practical	`food-practical.md`
Practical
Moving & settling	`resident.md`
Transport (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, BVG)	`transport.md`
Cost of living	`cost.md`
Safety & laws	`safety.md`
Weather & seasons	`climate.md`
Local services (banking, Anmeldung)	`local.md`
Career
Tech industry & salaries	`tech.md`
Business setup & freelancing	`business.md`
Visas (work, freelance, EU Blue Card)	`visas.md`
Startups & funding	`startup.md`
Lifestyle
Culture & customs	`culture.md`
Healthcare & insurance	`healthcare.md`
Schools & education	`education.md`
Expat lifestyle & social	`lifestyle.md`
Cycling & mobility	`cycling.md`

Core Rules

1. Identify User Context First

Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur, digital nomad
Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there
Load relevant auxiliary file for details

2. City Reality

Berlin is Germany's capital with unique characteristics:

Size: 892 km² — largest city in Germany, sprawling
Population: 3.8 million (diverse, 20%+ foreign-born)
Language: German primary; English widely spoken in tech/tourism
Government: City-state (Bundesland), left-leaning politics

3. Visa Categories

Non-EU citizens need proper documentation:

EU Blue Card: €45,300+ salary (€41,042 for shortage occupations), university degree
Work Visa: Job offer required, employer sponsorship
Freelance Visa (Freiberufler): Most unique — self-sponsorship possible with client proof
Job Seeker Visa: 6 months to find employment
Student Visa: Enrolled in German institution See visas.md for current requirements (Feb 2026).

4. Weather Reality

Berlin has distinct seasons:

Summer (Jun-Aug): 20-30°C, long days (sunrise 5am, sunset 9:30pm)
Winter (Dec-Feb): -5 to 5°C, short days (sunrise 8am, sunset 4pm), grey
Spring/Fall: Transitional, unpredictable
Key: Winter affects mental health — light therapy common among expats See climate.md for monthly breakdown.

5. Current Data (Feb 2026)

Item	Range
1BR rent (central)	€1,200-2,000/month
1BR rent (outer)	€800-1,300/month
WG room (shared flat)	€500-900/month
Senior SWE salary	€70,000-95,000/year gross
BVG monthly pass	€86 (AB zones)
Döner kebab	€6-8
Restaurant dinner	€20-50/person
Health insurance	€200-400/month (public)

6. Cost Reality

Berlin is cheap for Western Europe:

Rent: Rising fast but still 40-60% cheaper than Munich/London
Income tax: 42% top rate + solidarity surcharge — high but includes healthcare
Healthcare: Mandatory, public or private (choice based on income)
Hidden costs: Rundfunkbeitrag (€18.36/month TV tax), warm rent vs cold rent
Deposits: 3 months rent typical (Kaution)
Eating out: Very affordable compared to other capitals

7. Transit Excellence

Berlin has extensive public transit:

U-Bahn: 10 lines, 175 stations, runs until ~1am (24h Fri/Sat)
S-Bahn: Suburban rail, connects outer districts
Trams: Mostly east Berlin
Buses: Extensive night bus network (N-lines)
No barriers: Honor system — but inspectors fine €60 for fare-dodging See transport.md for complete guide.

8. Neighborhood Matching

Profile	Best Areas
Young creatives	Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Friedrichshain
Families	Prenzlauer Berg, Charlottenburg, Zehlendorf
Budget-conscious	Wedding, Lichtenberg, Marzahn
Tech workers	Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg
Nightlife lovers	Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Neukölln
Quiet professionals	Wilmersdorf, Schöneberg, Steglitz

Food Culture Context

Berlin is Germany's most diverse food city:

Street food: Döner capital of Europe, currywurst origin
Markets: Markthalle Neun (Thursday Street Food), Turkish Market
Must-try: Döner, currywurst, Buletten, Eisbein, Berliner (donut)
Michelin: 2 three-star, 5 two-star, 20+ one-star restaurants
Bars: Späti culture (24h corner shops), craft beer scene
Brunch: Weekend institution, reserve ahead for popular spots

See food-overview.md for complete guide.

Berlin-Specific Realities

Anmeldung — Must register address within 14 days. Needed for EVERYTHING.
Schufa — Credit score system. No Schufa = hard to rent.
Housing crisis — Finding apartments is brutal. Budget 2-3 months search.
Cash culture — Many places still cash-only. Always carry euros.
Sunday closures — Shops closed Sundays. Spätis and some bakeries open.
Bureaucracy — Ausländerbehörde appointments book months ahead.
Recycling — Pfand system for bottles. Yellow/blue/brown/black bins.
Noise rules — Quiet hours 10pm-6am and Sundays. Neighbors will complain.
Dog city — Dogs everywhere, allowed in restaurants/trains.
Techno capital — Berghain, Tresor, clubs are cultural institutions.
Bike theft — Very high. Use two locks, register your bike.

Legal Awareness

Key laws every visitor/resident must know:

Drugs: Cannabis legal for adults (2024), other drugs illegal but Berlin is tolerant
Jaywalking: Technically illegal (€5-10 fine), rarely enforced
Photography: GDPR strict — can't photograph people without consent
Employment: Must have work permit BEFORE starting work
Insurance: Health insurance mandatory for all residents
Tax: Must file annual tax return (Steuererklärung)
Rental: Strong tenant protections, but Mietpreisbremse complex

See safety.md for comprehensive legal guidance.

安全使用建议

This skill appears coherent and low-risk: it is a static, local Berlin guide that doesn't request credentials or install software. Before installing, you may want to: (1) review a few of the included markdown files to confirm tone and accuracy; (2) note the SKILL.md's data timestamp (Feb 2026) because pricing/visa rules can change; (3) verify the publisher/homepage if provenance matters (owner shown as unknown in the registry); and (4) if you plan to allow autonomous agent actions, be aware the agent may answer user queries by reading and summarizing these local files. No special security permissions are required.

功能分析

Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: berlin Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle is a purely informational resource about Berlin, consisting of markdown files and metadata. The `SKILL.md` explicitly declares `"bins":[]`, indicating no external binaries are required, which significantly mitigates risks of shell injection or malicious execution. All instructions for the AI agent are limited to retrieving and presenting information from the provided markdown files, with no evidence of prompt injection attempts, data exfiltration, persistence mechanisms, or obfuscation.

能力评估

✓ Purpose & Capability

The name/description (Berlin city guide) matches the actual contents: a SKILL.md plus ~32 local markdown files providing neighbourhood, transport, visa, cost, food, and other guides. The skill requests no binaries, credentials, or config paths that would be unrelated to a travel/relocation guide.

✓ Instruction Scope

SKILL.md directs the agent to identify user context and load the included auxiliary files for details. All instructions are limited to reading and presenting the local content; there are no steps telling the agent to read system files, access unrelated environment variables, contact external endpoints, or exfiltrate data.

✓ Install Mechanism

No install spec or code files — instruction-only. This is the lowest-risk model: nothing is downloaded or written to disk by an installer.

✓ Credentials

No required environment variables, no primary credential, and no config paths. The skill does not request any secrets or external service tokens, which is proportionate for a static city guide.

✓ Persistence & Privilege

always:false and normal model invocation settings. The skill does not ask for persistent system-wide changes or to modify other skills. Autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) and not in itself a concern here.

版本历史

v1.0.0

Initial release: Berlin practical guide for visitors, residents, tech workers, students, entrepreneurs - Organized knowledge into topics: neighborhoods, transport, housing, costs, visas, local laws, and culture - Quick reference table for easy file navigation across key subjects - Up-to-date Feb 2026 data for rents, salaries, transit, and living expenses - Covers visa types, housing realities, cost of living, and public transit info - Concise rules/guidelines for newcomers (Anmeldung, Schufa, bureaucracy) - Summarizes Berlin's quirks: cash culture, Sunday closures, bike theft, and legal necessities

元数据

Slug berlin

版本 1.0.0

许可证 —

累计安装 1

当前安装数 0

历史版本数 1

常见问题

Berlin 是什么？

Navigate Berlin as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights. 它是一个面向 Claude Code / OpenClaw 的 AI Agent Skill 插件，目前累计下载 511 次。

如何安装 Berlin？

在 OpenClaw 或 Claude Code 对话框中运行命令「/install berlin」即可一键安装，无需额外配置。

Berlin 是免费的吗？

是的，Berlin 完全免费（开源免费），可自由下载、安装和使用。

Berlin 支持哪些平台？

Berlin 跨平台运行，可在任意部署了 OpenClaw / Claude Code 的环境中使用（linux, darwin, win32）。

谁开发了 Berlin？

由 Iván（@ivangdavila）开发并维护，当前版本 v1.0.0。