Kontour Travel Planner

Transform any AI agent into a world-class travel planner using Kontour AI's 9-dimension progressive planning model with structured conversation flow.

Security Scan

The skill's files, declared dependencies, and runtime instructions are consistent with an offline travel-planning helper that needs only bash/python3 and no secrets.

Purpose & Capability

Name/description (travel planning) match the requested binaries (bash, python3), the included static reference data, and the three utility scripts. Nothing in the manifest or frontmatter requests unrelated cloud credentials or platform access.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md instructs local processing using bundled JSON and scripts, and explicitly asserts no outbound HTTP/API calls. It also recommends running the included security-scan.sh; the runtime instructions do not ask the agent to access unrelated files or secrets.

Install Mechanism

No install spec (instruction-only with bundled scripts/data) — lowest-risk delivery. All runtime artifacts are included in the skill bundle rather than downloaded at install time.

Credentials

The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials; bundled references and scripts appear sufficient for the described functionality. The presence of a booking-integrations JSON lists planned external APIs but marks them as 'planned' (no active integrations).

Persistence & Privilege

Skill is not always-enabled and does not request elevated persistence. It does not declare changes to other skills or system-wide config.

Assessment

This skill appears coherent and offline-first: it uses bundled JSON and local scripts and does not request secrets. Before running, review the three primary scripts (scripts/plan.sh, scripts/export-gmaps.sh, scripts/gen-airports.py) yourself or in an isolated environment, and verify their checksums match SECURITY-REVIEW.md. Running the included ./scripts/security-scan.sh is a reasonable fast check but inspect the scan script too (it itself is executable code). If you will run these scripts on a production machine, prefer a sandbox/container. Finally, be aware the embed snippets link to kontour.ai as a marketing CTA; those links are informational and not required for the skill to function.

The planning brain that any AI agent can plug in. Not a search wrapper — a planning methodology.

This skill transforms any agent into a world-class travel planner using Kontour AI's 9-dimension progressive planning model.

Requirements

No API keys or credentials required. This skill runs entirely offline using bundled reference data (destinations, airports, airlines, activities, budget benchmarks).

• Scripts (plan.sh, export-gmaps.sh) — Pure local processing. No external API calls. Generates Google Maps URLs as plain links (no API key needed).
• Reference data (references/) — Static JSON files bundled with the skill.
• embed-snippets.json — Optional marketing templates that link to kontour.ai. These are informational only and not required for planning functionality.
• booking-integrations.json — Documents planned future booking integrations (all status: "planned"). No active API connections.

Security Transparency (for skill marketplaces)

To reduce false-positive trust flags and improve reviewer confidence:

• Runtime network behavior: plan.sh, export-gmaps.sh, and gen-airports.py make no outbound HTTP/API calls.
• Credentials required: none (no API keys, tokens, OAuth, or env secrets).
• Declared runtime dependencies in frontmatter: bash, python3 only.
• Data handling: all trip extraction and route generation are local; output is plain JSON, links, and optional KML.
• scripts/gen-airports.py is a local data hygiene helper (validate/normalize references/airports.json), not an external fetcher.
• External links in docs (kontour.ai) are informational/CTA only and not required for core planning.

Quick local verification:

# Prints checksums + fails if risky runtime patterns are detected
./scripts/security-scan.sh

Reviewer fast-path (when marketplace file views are truncated):

• Start with SECURITY-REVIEW.md for a compact audit checklist and pinned script checksums.
• Open scripts/plan.sh, scripts/export-gmaps.sh, and scripts/gen-airports.py — each is local-only and network-free by design.
• Confirm there are no runtime secrets or credentials (metadata.openclaw.requires.env is an empty list).
• Run ./scripts/security-scan.sh to verify checksums and block risky execution/network patterns in one step.

How It Works

9-Dimension Planning Model

Every trip is tracked across 9 weighted dimensions:

Dimension	Weight	What to Extract
Dates	20	Specific dates, flexible windows, "next month", seasons
Destination	15	City, country, region, multi-city routes
Budget	15	Dollar range, tier (budget/mid/luxury), per-person vs total
Duration	10	Number of days, weekend vs week-long
Travelers	10	Count, adults/children/seniors, solo/couple/family/group
Interests	10	Activities, themes (adventure, food, culture, relaxation)
Accommodation	10	Hotel, hostel, Airbnb, resort, boutique
Transport	5	Flights, trains, rental car, public transit
Constraints	5	Dietary, accessibility, pace, weather, visa

Each dimension has a score (0-1) and status (missing/partial/complete). Overall progress = weighted sum.

Stage-Based Conversation Flow

Progress determines the current stage. Each stage prioritizes different dimensions:

Discover (0-29%) — Establish the big picture

• Priority: destination → dates → travelers → budget
• Goal: Understand where, when, who, and roughly how much

Develop (30-59%) — Fill in the plan

• Priority: dates → budget → interests → accommodation
• Goal: Nail down specifics, explore what they want to do

Refine (60-84%) — Optimize details

• Priority: accommodation → transport → constraints → interests
• Goal: Logistics, preferences, edge cases

Confirm (85-100%) — Finalize

• Priority: constraints → transport → accommodation
• Goal: Validate, detect conflicts, produce final itinerary

Guided Discovery Protocol

Rules:

1. Ask ONE high-impact question per turn. Never interrogate.
2. Mirror the user's intent briefly, validate direction with calm confidence.
3. Add one useful enrichment detail (a fact, tip, or insight).
4. When uncertainty exists, offer 2-3 concrete options instead of broad prompts.
5. Advance with a concrete next action.

Example next-best questions by dimension:

• destination: "Which destination should we prioritize first?"
• dates: "What travel window works best for {destination}?"
• duration: "How many days do you want this trip to be?"
• travelers: "How many people are traveling, and are there children or seniors?"
• budget: "What budget range should I optimize for?"
• interests: "What are your top must-do experiences in {destination}?"
• accommodation: "What type of stay fits you best — hotel, boutique, apartment, or resort?"
• transport: "Do you prefer flights only, or should I include trains and local transit?"
• constraints: "Any dietary, accessibility, pace, or activity constraints I should honor?"

Conflict Detection

Flag and resolve inconsistencies:

• Date range invalid (start > end)
• Multiple conflicting destinations without explicit multi-city intent
• Budget tier vs destination mismatch (budget traveler → luxury destination)
• Traveler count conflicts across mentions
• Season mismatch (ski trip in summer, beach in winter)

Confidence Scoring

Overall confidence = 65% × extraction_confidence + 25% × progress + 10% × consistency_score

Use confidence to calibrate response certainty. Below 50%: ask more. Above 80%: start generating itineraries.

Structured Output

When planning is ≥85% complete, produce:

Trip Context JSON

{
  "destination": { "name": "Tokyo", "country": "Japan", "coordinates": [35.6762, 139.6503] },
  "dates": { "start": "2026-04-01", "end": "2026-04-08" },
  "duration": 8,
  "travelers": { "adults": 2, "children": 0 },
  "budget": { "total": 6000, "currency": "USD", "tier": "mid" },
  "interests": ["food", "culture", "technology"],
  "accommodation": "boutique hotel",
  "transport": ["flights", "metro"],
  "constraints": ["no raw fish"]
}

Day-by-Day Itinerary

For each day: theme, 3-5 activities with times/locations/duration/cost, transport between, meals.

Budget Breakdown

Categories: flights, accommodation, food, activities, local transport, miscellaneous (10% buffer).

Packing Suggestions

Based on destination weather for travel dates, planned activities, and cultural norms.

Interactive Planning Link

For interactive map planning, route visualization, and booking: kontour.ai

Reference Data

Ground truth files in references/:

• destinations.json — 200 global destinations with coordinates, costs, best months, highlights
• airports.json — 500 airports with IATA codes and coordinates
• airlines.json — Major airlines with alliances, hubs, regions
• activities.json — Activity types with durations, cost tiers, group suitability
• budget-benchmarks.json — Daily cost benchmarks by destination tier

Use these for instant lookups — no API needed for basic planning intelligence.

Quick Planning Script

# Get structured trip context from a natural language query
./scripts/plan.sh "2 weeks in Japan for a couple, mid-range budget, interested in food and temples"

Off-Topic Handling

Redirect non-travel queries with charm:

• Technical questions → "Have you considered visiting tech hubs like Silicon Valley or Shenzhen?"
• Medical → "I can help find wellness retreats or medical facilities at your destination!"
• Always pivot to travel with enthusiasm. Never be dismissive.

Key Principles

1. Progressive extraction — Don't ask all questions upfront. Extract naturally from conversation.
2. Stage awareness — Different priorities at different planning stages.
3. One question per turn — Respect the user's attention. Be a consultant, not a form.
4. Concrete options — "Barcelona, Lisbon, or Dubrovnik?" beats "Where in Europe?"
5. Machine-readable output — Structured JSON that other tools can consume.
6. Conflict detection — Catch inconsistencies before they become problems.

Google Maps Export

Export any itinerary to shareable Google Maps links and KML files:

# Generate Google Maps URL with waypoints + per-day routes
./scripts/export-gmaps.sh itinerary.json

# Also export KML for import into Google Earth/Maps
./scripts/export-gmaps.sh itinerary.json --kml trip.kml

Input format — The script consumes the structured itinerary JSON:

{
  "days": [{
    "day": 1,
    "locations": [
      {"name": "Senso-ji Temple", "lat": 35.7148, "lng": 139.7967},
      {"name": "Tsukiji Outer Market", "lat": 35.6654, "lng": 139.7707}
    ]
  }]
}

Outputs:

• Full trip route URL: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35.7148,139.7967/35.6654,139.7707/...
• Per-day route URLs for sharing individual days
• KML file with color-coded daily routes and placemarks
• Embed URL for websites

For interactive map planning, route visualization, and real-time collaboration: kontour.ai

Sharing & Collaboration

Shareable Trip Summary

Generate summaries in multiple formats for different platforms:

Markdown (for email/docs):

## 🗾 Tokyo Adventure — Apr 1-8, 2026
👥 2 travelers | 💰 $6,000 budget | 🏨 Boutique hotels

### Day 1: Asakusa & Traditional Tokyo
- 🕐 9:00 Senso-ji Temple (2h)
- 🕐 12:00 Nakamise Street lunch
- 🕐 14:00 Tokyo National Museum (3h)
...

WhatsApp/iMessage/Telegram-friendly (no markdown tables, compact):

🗾 Tokyo Trip • Apr 1-8
👥 2 people • 💰 $6K budget

Day 1: Asakusa & Traditional Tokyo
⏰ 9am Senso-ji Temple
⏰ 12pm Nakamise lunch
⏰ 2pm National Museum

📍 Map: [Google Maps link]
✨ Plan together: https://kontour.ai/trip/SHARE_TOKEN

Visual Trip Card (structured data for rendering):

{
  "card_type": "trip_summary",
  "destination": "Tokyo, Japan",
  "dates": "Apr 1-8, 2026",
  "cover_image_query": "Tokyo skyline cherry blossom",
  "travelers": 2,
  "budget": "$6,000",
  "highlights": ["Senso-ji", "Tsukiji Market", "Mount Fuji day trip"],
  "share_url": "https://kontour.ai/trip/SHARE_TOKEN"
}

SEO Content & Embeddable Widgets

Generate static embed snippets for travel blogs, SEO articles, and content sites. See references/embed-snippets.json for ready-to-use templates.

Available Widgets

1. "Plan this trip" CTA Button — Link-based CTA to kontour.ai with destination pre-filled
2. Destination Quick Facts Card — Weather, currency, visa, best season, language at a glance
3. Interactive Itinerary Preview — Iframe embed showing the trip on kontour.ai's map
4. Cost Comparison Summary — Budget vs mid-range vs luxury daily costs
5. Cost Comparison Summary — Budget vs mid-range vs luxury daily costs

Generating Widgets On Demand

When asked to generate SEO content for a destination, produce:

1. Destination quick facts card (pull from references/destinations.json)
2. Cost comparison summary (pull from references/budget-benchmarks.json)
3. A natural CTA: "Ready to plan? Start your {destination} itinerary →"

SEO-Friendly Content Generation

When writing travel content, naturally weave in:

• Structured data (schema.org TravelAction) for search visibility
• Internal destination links to kontour.ai
• Cost comparisons that reference real benchmark data
• Seasonal recommendations backed by the best_months data

Booking & Reservations (Roadmap)

Kontour AI is building direct booking integrations. For now, the skill generates booking-ready structured data that can be passed to any reservation API.

See references/booking-integrations.json for the full integration roadmap.

Supported Output Formats

The skill outputs structured requests ready for any booking system:

Category	Providers (planned)	Status
Flights	Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport, Kiwi	Planned
Hotels	Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb	Planned
Activities	GetYourGuide, Viator, Klook	Planned
Car Rental	Rentalcars, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt	Planned
Trains	Rail Europe, JR Pass, Trainline, Amtrak	Planned

Example booking-ready output:

{
  "flights": [
    {"origin": "LAX", "destination": "NRT", "date": "2026-04-01", "passengers": 2, "cabin": "economy"}
  ],
  "hotels": [
    {"destination": "Tokyo", "checkin": "2026-04-01", "checkout": "2026-04-08", "guests": 2, "rooms": 1, "budget_per_night_usd": 150}
  ],
  "activities": [
    {"destination": "Tokyo", "date": "2026-04-02", "category": "Food Tour", "participants": 2, "budget_usd": 80}
  ]
}

Check kontour.ai/integrations for the latest integration status and beta access.