commute_skill

Overview

This skill provides actionable commuting and route plans for point-to-point or multi-stop trips. It always checks real-time information for transfers, travel time, and costs, and returns source links with the local query time. It never fabricates precise numbers and asks a short set of clarifying questions when needed.

How this skill works

When given origins and destinations, the skill queries live transit, rideshare, and mapping sources to produce 2–4 executable options (public transit, taxi/ride-hail, walking/cycling where appropriate). It separates verified facts from items that need confirmation, marks estimates clearly, and attaches source links plus the local time of each query. Calendar creation only happens after the user explicitly confirms.

When to use it

• You need a step-by-step commute plan (e.g., how to get from hotel to conference venue).
• You want verified transfer instructions, fares or ride estimates with sources.
• You require multi-stop sequencing that minimizes backtracking or walking.
• You need first/last train or night transit availability checked.
• You want an option comparison to choose fastest, cheapest, or easiest.

Best practices

• Provide origin and destination names with city/area (addresses when possible).
• Specify desired arrival/departure time window or peak/off-peak constraints.
• Pick one priority: fastest, cheapest, or minimal walking.
• Accept that exact numbers require live checks—allow me to fetch sources.
• Confirm explicitly before asking to add any commute segment to your calendar.

Example use cases

• Find the best way from your hotel to a meeting at 9:00 AM, with public transit and taxi options.
• Plan a museum → lunch → conference route in one afternoon with a relaxed and a tight itinerary.
• Check whether the last subway departs late enough for a late event and list alternatives.
• Estimate taxi fare range and travel time between two neighborhoods with source links.
• Provide walking + transit hybrid route when distance is borderline for walking.