A comprehensive digital companion for navigating Madeira as a visitor, digital nomad, or prospective resident.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install madeira
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install madeira using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Madeira?
The Madeira skill for Openclaw Skills acts as an intelligent local advisor for anyone exploring or relocating to the Atlantic island. It synthesizes real-world data on everything from microclimates and neighborhood selection to complex visa requirements for EU and non-EU citizens. Whether you are planning a 7-day hiking itinerary through the levadas or looking to move to the Digital Nomad Village in Ponta do Sol, this skill provides actionable technical and practical insights.
Built to handle diverse user contexts, it bridges the gap between a travel guide and a residency consultant. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, users gain access to up-to-date 2026 cost benchmarks, detailed transport logistics, and cultural nuances that are often missed by generic search engines.
Madeira Use Cases
- Planning short-term visitor itineraries ranging from 3 to 7 days based on specific interests like hiking or beaches.
- Researching cost of living and neighborhood suitability for remote work, retirement, or family relocation.
- Navigating the legal complexities of Portuguese residency, including the D7 and Digital Nomad Visa requirements.
- Organizing outdoor activities like levada walks by filtering for difficulty and understanding mountain weather patterns.
- Understanding island-specific logistics such as regional bus networks, car rental insurance traps, and Sunday business closures.
How Madeira Works
- The skill identifies the user's specific context, such as their role (tourist, nomad, or resident) and their timeline.
- It loads relevant auxiliary markdown files from its internal database covering zones, food, nature, or legal topics.
- It applies core rules regarding island geography, distinguishing between the sunny south coast and the wilder north.
- It references current 2026 data to provide accurate price ranges for housing, food, and transport.
- The agent synthesizes a tailored response that includes specific warnings about local 'traps' like microclimates and cruise ship crowds.
Madeira Setup
To add this skill to your environment, use the Openclaw Skills CLI tool:
clawhub install madeira
To ensure you have the latest data on costs and visa regulations, use the sync command:
clawhub sync
Madeira Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Madeira skill organizes its knowledge base into specialized modules for precise information retrieval:
| Category | File Reference | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors | visitor-*.md |
Attractions, itineraries, and lodging guides. |
| Zones | zones-*.md |
Comparisons of Funchal, East, West, and North regions. |
| Food | food-*.md |
Restaurant recommendations and local culinary culture. |
| Nature | nature-*.md |
Levada data, mountain peaks, and natural pool locations. |
| Practical | resident.md, cost.md |
Cost of living, healthcare, and settling services. |
| Nomads | nomad-*.md |
Coworking spaces, connectivity, and community hubs. |
| Legal | visas-*.md |
EU and Non-EU residency and tax (NHR) frameworks. |
Madeira Advanced Features
- Profile-based context switching to automate responses for tourists vs. long-term residents.
- Integrated 2026 market benchmarks for 1BR rents and daily expenses across different island zones.
- Multi-skill integration support for the Portuguese language and travel planning skills.
- Specialized 'Trap' detection logic to warn users about flight delays, hairpin roads, and mountain weather safety.
- Detailed zone-matching matrix to pair user profiles with the most suitable island neighborhoods.
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