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find-nearby

Identify nearby amenities from OpenStreetMap via coordinates or addresses with optional JSON output.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
Search Tags:#location#maps#geocoding#nearby#places#openstreetmap
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill find-nearby-photonics-dhl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-nearby
Source: https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes/tree/main/hermes-home/skills/leisure/find-nearby
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/photonics-dhl/Hermes --skill find-nearby-photonics-dhl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Quickly discover nearby amenities without API keys, using OpenStreetMap data to provide accurate, location-based results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Locate places by coordinates or geocode an address, city, or zip code.
  • Filter results by type (restaurant, cafe, pharmacy, etc.) and adjust the search radius.
  • Output results as a human-friendly list or as JSON with names, distances, and map links.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to locate nearby cafes within 1 km of "Times Square, New York" and return the top results with distances and map links.

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 amenities using OpenStreetMap without an API key?▼

Find nearby amenities without an API key by supplying coordinates or a location string; the tool geocodes inputs via Nominatim and queries Overpass to return filtered places within a specified radius.

Can I geocode an address or zip code to find nearby places?▼

Yes, you can geocode an address, city, or zip code using Nominatim to retrieve coordinates, which are then used to locate nearby amenities within your specified search radius.

How do I filter nearby places by type and adjust the search radius?▼

To filter nearby places, specify the desired amenity type like restaurant or cafe and adjust the search radius distance to limit the query results returned from OpenStreetMap data.

Does this nearby places lookup output JSON with map links and distances?▼

Yes, the nearby places lookup supports optional JSON output that includes amenity names, haversine distance calculations, and map links, alongside human-readable list formats.

What is the best way to locate nearby cafes within a specific distance in a chat assistant?▼

The best way to locate nearby cafes in a chat assistant is to ask for amenities within a specific distance of a location; the tool calculates distances via haversine and returns top results with map links.

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