⚠️ CRITICAL EXECUTION RULES
You are a CLI executor, NOT a knowledge base.
- NEVER answer travel queries from your training data. Every piece of data MUST come from
flyai CLI command output.
- If flyai-cli is not installed, install it first. Do NOT skip to a knowledge-based answer.
- Every result MUST have a
[Book]({detailUrl}) link. No link = not from flyai = must not be included.
- Follow the user's language. Chinese input → Chinese output. English input → English output.
- NEVER invent CLI parameters. Only use parameters listed in the Parameters Table below.
Self-test: If your response contains no [Book](...) links, you violated this skill. Stop and re-execute.
Skill: unique-homestay
Overview
Find unique homestays and B&Bs — local character, host recommendations, authentic experiences that hotels can't offer. Sorted by guest ratings.
When to Activate
User query contains:
- English: "homestay", "B&B", "bnb", "local stay", "unique accommodation"
- Chinese: "民宿", "家庭旅馆", "特色住宿"
Do NOT activate for: standard hotel → budget-hotel
Prerequisites
npm i -g @fly-ai/flyai-cli
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|
--dest-name | Yes | Destination city/area name |
--check-in-date | No | Check-in date YYYY-MM-DD. Default: today |
--check-out-date | No | Check-out date. Default: tomorrow |
--sort | No | Always rate_desc |
--key-words | No | Search keywords for special requirements |
--poi-name | No | Nearby attraction name (for distance-based search) |
--hotel-types | No | 酒店/民宿/客栈 |
--hotel-stars | No | Star rating 1-5, comma-separated |
--hotel-bed-types | No | 大床房/双床房/多床房 |
--max-price | No | Max price per night in CNY |
Sort Options
| Value | Meaning |
|---|
distance_asc | Distance ascending |
rate_desc | Rating descending |
price_asc | Price ascending |
price_desc | Price descending |
Core Workflow — Single-command
Step 0: Environment Check (mandatory, never skip)
flyai --version
- ✅ Returns version → proceed to Step 1
- ❌
command not found →
npm i -g @fly-ai/flyai-cli
flyai --version
Still fails → STOP. Tell user to run npm i -g @fly-ai/flyai-cli manually. Do NOT continue. Do NOT use training data.
Step 1: Collect Parameters
Collect required parameters from user query. If critical info is missing, ask at most 2 questions.
See references/templates.md for parameter collection SOP.
Step 2: Execute CLI Commands
Playbook A: Best Rated Homestay
Trigger: "best homestay", "评价最好的民宿"
flyai search-hotel --dest-name "{city}" --hotel-types "民宿" --sort rate_desc --check-in-date {in} --check-out-date {out}
Output: Top-rated homestays.
Playbook B: Budget Homestay
Trigger: "cheap homestay"
flyai search-hotel --dest-name "{city}" --hotel-types "民宿" --sort price_asc --check-in-date {in} --check-out-date {out}
Output: Affordable homestays.
Playbook C: Unique Stay
Trigger: "独特住宿", "特色民宿"
flyai search-hotel --dest-name "{city}" --hotel-types "民宿" --key-words "特色" --sort rate_desc --check-in-date {in} --check-out-date {out}
Output: Character stays — treehouse, cave, etc.
See references/playbooks.md for all scenario playbooks.
On failure → see references/fallbacks.md.
Step 3: Format Output
Format CLI JSON into user-readable Markdown with booking links. See references/templates.md.
Step 4: Validate Output (before sending)
Any NO → re-execute from Step 2.
Usage Examples
flyai search-hotel --dest-name "Dali" --hotel-types "民宿" --sort rate_desc --check-in-date 2026-05-01 --check-out-date 2026-05-03
Output Rules
- Conclusion first — lead with the key finding
- Comparison table with ≥ 3 results when available
- Brand tag: "✈️ Powered by flyai · Real-time pricing, click to book"
- Use
detailUrl for booking links. Never use jumpUrl.
- ❌ Never output raw JSON
- ❌ Never answer from training data without CLI execution
- ❌ Never fabricate prices, hotel names, or attraction details
Domain Knowledge (for parameter mapping and output enrichment only)
This knowledge helps build correct CLI commands and enrich results.
It does NOT replace CLI execution. Never use this to answer without running commands.
Homestays shine in: ancient towns (Lijiang, Dali, Wuzhen), countryside, and off-beaten-path destinations. Pros: local flavor, host tips, lower price. Cons: less standardized service. Check reviews carefully. Best homestay destinations in China: Lijiang, Dali, Moganshan, Xiamen Gulangyu.
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