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find-nearby

Find nearby places from OpenStreetMap data using coordinates or addresses.

174|23|Updated Apr 3, 2026
Search Tags:#find#maps#geocoding#nearby#places#openstreetmap#overpass
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill find-nearby-redwoodog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-nearby
Source: https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop/tree/main/skills/leisure/find-nearby
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill find-nearby-redwoodog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Locational discovery is time-consuming and manual. This Skill automates finding nearby places using OpenStreetMap data, helping you quickly identify options without API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover restaurants, cafes, bars, pharmacies, and other points of interest near a specified location.
  • Accepts coordinates, addresses, cities, zip codes, or Telegram location pins for flexible input.
  • Use case: plan a short outing by locating multiple options within a chosen radius and compare distances.

Quick Start

Find nearby places by coordinates or an address, specify type and radius, and view the ranked 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 an API key?▼

To find nearby places without an API key, input coordinates, addresses, or Telegram location pins, and the Skill queries OpenStreetMap via Overpass and Nominatim to return ranked points of interest.

Can I search for specific points of interest like restaurants and pharmacies near an address?▼

Yes, you can locate restaurants, cafes, bars, and pharmacies near an address by applying multiple type filters to retrieve specific points of interest from OpenStreetMap data.

Does this OpenStreetMap geocoding tool support Telegram location pins?▼

Yes, the geocoding tool supports Telegram location pins alongside coordinates, addresses, cities, and zip codes as valid input formats for discovering nearby points of interest.

What is the best way to get JSON output for nearby places discovered via Overpass?▼

The best way to get JSON output is to enable the programmatic output option, which returns structured JSON data including distance, map URLs, and directions URLs for nearby Overpass query results.

How do I compare distances when planning an outing with multiple nearby locations?▼

You can compare distances by specifying a radius to retrieve multiple nearby locations, which are returned ranked by distance along with generated map and directions URLs for easy planning.

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