find-nearby

Find nearby places and amenities using OpenStreetMap geocoding and distance calculations.

Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills --skill find-nearby-pmcdowall
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-nearby
Source: https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills/tree/main/.archive/find-nearby
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pmcdowall/hermes-skills --skill find-nearby-pmcdowall

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of finding relevant nearby places without relying on paid map APIs or manually searching across location services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local Place Discovery: Find restaurants, cafes, bars, pharmacies, and other amenities near coordinates, addresses, cities, zip codes, or landmarks.
  • OpenStreetMap Search: Query free OpenStreetMap data with automatic geocoding and distance calculations.
  • Use Case: Find nearby restaurants around a shared location pin or locate essential services near a specified address.

Quick Start

Use the find-nearby skill to find cafes near Times Square, New York and return the closest options with distances.

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 and amenities using OpenStreetMap data?

You can find nearby places by querying OpenStreetMap data through geocoding. The skill automatically handles coordinate conversion and calculates distances to amenities like restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies near your specified location.

Can I search for local services using an address instead of coordinates?

Yes, local service discovery works with addresses, zip codes, cities, or landmarks. The skill applies OpenStreetMap geocoding to convert your location input into coordinates and returns nearby amenities with distance calculations.

What types of amenities can I discover near a given location?

You can discover various amenities including restaurants, cafes, bars, pharmacies, landmarks, and other local places. The skill queries OpenStreetMap data to return structured results with distance calculations for each nearby point of interest.

Do I need a paid map API to search for nearby places?

No, you do not need a paid map API. This skill relies entirely on free OpenStreetMap geocoding and place query capabilities to find nearby amenities and calculate distances without external paid services.

How do I locate essential services like pharmacies near a shared location pin?

To locate essential services near a shared pin, provide the coordinates to the skill. It queries OpenStreetMap for nearby amenities, calculates distances, and returns structured results for the closest pharmacies or other required services.

Are there limitations to finding nearby places with OpenStreetMap geocoding?

Limitations depend on OpenStreetMap data coverage and accuracy in your target region. While the skill handles coordinate parsing and distance calculations, results are constrained by the availability and freshness of mapped amenities in the OpenStreetMap database.