find-nearby

Find nearby places via OpenStreetMap with distance and details.

2|2|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/huidge/hermes-skills --skill find-nearby-huidge
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Skill: find-nearby
Source: https://github.com/huidge/hermes-skills/tree/main/leisure/find-nearby
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huidge/hermes-skills --skill find-nearby-huidge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Discover nearby places (restaurants, cafes, bars, pharmacies, landmarks, and more) around any location without paid APIs or keys, streamlining local discovery directly from maps data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Uses OpenStreetMap data to locate amenities around coordinates, addresses, cities, zip codes, or landmarks.
  • Returns actionable details including name, type, distance, and optional metadata like hours, cuisine, phone, or website.
  • Use Case: Plan a quick outing by finding options within a chosen radius and comparing distances and attributes.

Quick Start

Provide a location (coordinates, address, city, or ZIP) and optional place type to receive nearby results.

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 API keys?

You can find nearby places using OpenStreetMap by providing coordinates, addresses, cities, zip codes, or landmarks. The tool geocodes text inputs and queries the Overpass API to locate amenities without requiring paid APIs or keys.

What details are returned when searching for nearby amenities around a location?

Searching for nearby amenities returns actionable details including name, type, distance, and optional metadata like operating hours, cuisine type, phone number, or website, computed using haversine distances around your specified location.

Can I use a street address or ZIP code to discover nearby restaurants and cafes?

Yes, you can use a street address or ZIP code to discover nearby restaurants and cafes. The system geocodes text inputs like addresses and zip codes into coordinates, then queries OpenStreetMap data to find amenities within a chosen radius.

Does finding nearby places with OpenStreetMap support JSON output for integration?

Yes, finding nearby places with OpenStreetMap supports JSON output for integration. The system outputs results in either human-readable formats for direct review or JSON formats for programmatic use in downstream applications.

What is the best way to query the Overpass API for local points of interest around landmarks?

The best way to query the Overpass API for local points of interest around landmarks is to provide the landmark name as input. The tool handles geocoding the landmark and querying OpenStreetMap to return nearby amenities with distance calculations.