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find-nearby

Locate nearby places via OpenStreetMap using coordinates or text queries.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#maps#geocoding#openstreetmap#nominatim#find-nearby#overpass
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx --skill find-nearby-chimerafoundationa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-nearby
Source: https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx/tree/main/skills/leisure/find-nearby
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx --skill find-nearby-chimerafoundationa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Locate nearby places (restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, and more) around a specified location without requiring API keys or paid services, enabling quick discovery during chats or aid requests.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Geocode-based and coordinate-based searches to find nearby amenities using OpenStreetMap data.
  • Returns human-readable results with distance, type, optional hours, contact, and website information, plus direct map and directions URLs.
  • Use Case: A user asks for cafes near Times Square, or pharmacies near 90210, and the skill provides a ranked list with links.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to find nearby places around a location using coordinates or a text query.

Frequently Asked Questions about find-nearby

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find nearby places using OpenStreetMap without an API key?▼

You can find nearby places using OpenStreetMap data by supplying coordinates, addresses, cities, ZIP codes, or landmarks to retrieve a structured list of amenities with distance and metadata, all without requiring an API key.

Can I geocode an address to search for amenities around it?▼

Geocoding an address to search for nearby amenities is fully supported. You can input a text query like a city, landmark, or street address to locate points of interest and receive distances with direct map URLs.

What's the best way to search for specific amenities like pharmacies or cafes near a ZIP code?▼

The best way to search for amenities near a ZIP code is to query the location directly. The search returns a ranked list of places like cafes or pharmacies, including distance, type, optional hours, and contact information.

Does proximity search with Nominatim and Overpass require paid services?▼

Proximity search with Nominatim and Overpass does not require paid services. It operates entirely without API keys by leveraging OpenStreetMap data and includes graceful fallbacks for reliable geocoding.

What limitations exist when using OpenStreetMap data for geocoding and proximity searches?▼

Limitations of OpenStreetMap proximity searches include reliance on community-contributed data, meaning optional hours, contact, and website information may be incomplete or missing for some returned locations.

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