⚠️ 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: budget-hotel-finder
Overview
Find clean, comfortable hotels under your budget. Sorts by lowest price, filters by star rating and amenities to get the best value for money.
When to Activate
User query contains:
- English: "cheap hotel", "budget hotel", "affordable", "under 300"
- Chinese: "便宜酒店", "经济型", "实惠", "300以内"
Do NOT activate for: luxury → luxury-hotel-picker
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 price_asc |
--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: Under ¥300
Trigger: "cheap hotel", "便宜酒店"
flyai search-hotel --dest-name "{city}" --max-price 300 --sort price_asc --check-in-date {in} --check-out-date {out}
Output: Budget options, cheapest first.
Playbook B: Under ¥500 with Rating
Trigger: "good but cheap"
flyai search-hotel --dest-name "{city}" --max-price 500 --sort rate_desc --check-in-date {in} --check-out-date {out}
Output: Best rated within budget.
Playbook C: Cheapest in City
Trigger: "最便宜的住一晚"
flyai search-hotel --dest-name "{city}" --sort price_asc --check-in-date {in} --check-out-date {out}
Output: No budget filter, pure cheapest.
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 "Beijing" --max-price 300 --sort price_asc --check-in-date 2026-05-01 --check-out-date 2026-05-02
flyai search-hotel --dest-name "Shanghai" --max-price 500 --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.
Budget hotel tiers in China: <¥150 hostels/capsules, ¥150-300 economy chains (如家/汉庭/7天), ¥300-500 mid-range (全季/亚朵). Weekday rates 20-40% lower than weekends. Booking platforms often have last-minute deals after 6pm.
References
