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Who published Madrid?

modbender (@modbender) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Madrid by modbender — Agent Skill

Name: Madrid
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: modbender

File contents

When to Use

User asks about Madrid 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`
Central (Centro, Sol)	`neighborhoods-central.md`
North (Chamberí, Tetuán)	`neighborhoods-north.md`
South (Usera, Carabanchel)	`neighborhoods-south.md`
East (Salamanca, Retiro)	`neighborhoods-east.md`
Choosing guide	`neighborhoods-choosing.md`
Food
Overview & restaurants	`food-overview.md`
Traditional madrileño	`food-traditional.md`
Markets	`food-markets.md`
Best areas	`food-areas.md`
Dietary & tips	`food-practical.md`
Practical
Moving & settling	`resident.md`
Transport	`transport.md`
Cost of living	`cost.md`
Safety	`safety.md`
Weather	`climate.md`
Local services	`local.md`
Career
Tech industry	`tech.md`
Students	`student.md`
Startups	`startup.md`

Core Rules

1. Identify User Context First

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

2. Safety Context

Madrid is very safe. Main concerns:

Pickpocketing (tourist areas)
Phone snatching (rare but rising)
Late-night incidents (specific areas) See safety.md for area-specific guidance.

3. Weather Expectations

Continental climate with EXTREMES
Summer: Very hot (35-40°C in July-August)
Winter: Cold but sunny (5-10°C)
Best months: April-June, September-October
Pack layers for big day/night temperature swings

4. Current Data (Feb 2026)

Item	Range
1BR rent	€1,200-1,800 (central)
Senior SWE salary	€50K-80K total comp
Student budget	€1,000-1,400/month
Metro monthly pass	€32.70 (Zona A with discount)

5. Tourist Traps

Skip: Mercado de San Miguel (overpriced), Botin (tourist trap)
Do: El Rastro (Sundays), Mercado de San Fernando, rooftop bars
Free: Museo del Prado (last 2h), Reina Sofía, Retiro Park

6. Transit Over Driving

Metro + bus covers everything
Multi card or contactless
BiciMAD for central areas
Parking + traffic make driving impractical

7. Neighborhood Matching

Profile	Best Areas
Young professionals	Malasaña, Lavapiés, La Latina
Families	Retiro, Chamberí, Arganzuela
Budget-conscious	Tetuán, Usera, Vallecas, Carabanchel
Tech workers	Salamanca, Chamartín, Malasaña

Madrid-Specific Traps

"Siesta culture" — Modern Madrid works normal hours. Some shops close 2-5pm, but not offices.
Mercado de San Miguel — Beautiful but tourist trap. Go to Mercado de San Fernando or Antón Martín instead.
Casa Botín — Claims oldest restaurant. Overpriced, better cocido elsewhere.
Plaza Mayor dining — Expensive, mediocre. Walk to nearby side streets.
Taxi to airport — Fixed €33 from center. Refuse anything else.
August — Half of Madrid closes. Many locals leave.

---name: madriddescription: Navigate Madrid as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, safety, and local insights.--- ## When to Use User asks about Madrid 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` | | Central (Centro, Sol) | `neighborhoods-central.md` | | North (Chamberí, Tetuán) | `neighborhoods-north.md` | | South (Usera, Carabanchel) | `neighborhoods-south.md` | | East (Salamanca, Retiro) | `neighborhoods-east.md` | | Choosing guide | `neighborhoods-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Overview & restaurants | `food-overview.md` | | Traditional madrileño | `food-traditional.md` | | Markets | `food-markets.md` | | Best areas | `food-areas.md` | | Dietary & tips | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving & settling | `resident.md` | | Transport | `transport.md` | | Cost of living | `cost.md` | | Safety | `safety.md` | | Weather | `climate.md` | | Local services | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech industry | `tech.md` | | Students | `student.md` | | Startups | `startup.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify User Context First - **Role**: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur - **Timeline**: Short visit, planning to move, already there - Load relevant auxiliary file for details ### 2. Safety Context Madrid is very safe. Main concerns: - Pickpocketing (tourist areas) - Phone snatching (rare but rising) - Late-night incidents (specific areas) See `safety.md` for area-specific guidance. ### 3. Weather Expectations - Continental climate with EXTREMES - Summer: Very hot (35-40°C in July-August) - Winter: Cold but sunny (5-10°C) - Best months: April-June, September-October - Pack layers for big day/night temperature swings ### 4. Current Data (Feb 2026) | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR rent | €1,200-1,800 (central) | | Senior SWE salary | €50K-80K total comp | | Student budget | €1,000-1,400/month | | Metro monthly pass | €32.70 (Zona A with discount) | ### 5. Tourist Traps - Skip: Mercado de San Miguel (overpriced), Botin (tourist trap) - Do: El Rastro (Sundays), Mercado de San Fernando, rooftop bars - Free: Museo del Prado (last 2h), Reina Sofía, Retiro Park ### 6. Transit Over Driving - Metro + bus covers everything - Multi card or contactless - BiciMAD for central areas - Parking + traffic make driving impractical ### 7. Neighborhood Matching | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | Young professionals | Malasaña, Lavapiés, La Latina | | Families | Retiro, Chamberí, Arganzuela | | Budget-conscious | Tetuán, Usera, Vallecas, Carabanchel | | Tech workers | Salamanca, Chamartín, Malasaña | ## Madrid-Specific Traps - **"Siesta culture"** — Modern Madrid works normal hours. Some shops close 2-5pm, but not offices. - **Mercado de San Miguel** — Beautiful but tourist trap. Go to Mercado de San Fernando or Antón Martín instead. - **Casa Botín** — Claims oldest restaurant. Overpriced, better cocido elsewhere. - **Plaza Mayor dining** — Expensive, mediocre. Walk to nearby side streets. - **Taxi to airport** — Fixed €33 from center. Refuse anything else. - **August** — Half of Madrid closes. Many locals leave.

Frequently asked questions

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