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goplaces

Query Google Places API for place details, text search, or reviews with JSON output.

4|Updated Apr 27, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#location#geolocation#details#google places
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel --skill goplaces-agent-pattern-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel --skill goplaces-agent-pattern-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Searching for places using Google Places API, but with a modern CLI that makes it easier and faster to get results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search: Query Google Places for a text search, place details, resolve location, or reviews.
  • Details: Retrieve details about a specific place, including reviews.
  • JSON Output: Obtain results in a scriptable JSON format for further processing.
  • Use Case: Quickly find a coffee shop near your location and see its details and reviews.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for the nearest pizza place, and view its details: 'goplaces search "pizza" --details'.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Google Places API for location details and reviews?▼

You can query Google Places API for location details and reviews by running a text search with the details flag, returning results including geolocation data in a scriptable JSON format.

What is the best way to search for nearby places and get JSON output?▼

The best way to search for nearby places and get JSON output is using a modern CLI to query Google Places, which provides place details and reviews in a scriptable format for further processing.

Can I retrieve place reviews using Google Places text search?▼

Yes, you can retrieve place reviews using Google Places text search by appending the details option to your query, allowing you to quickly find a location and see its specific reviews.

Do I need a mapping tool to resolve geolocation from Google Places?▼

No, you do not need a separate mapping tool to resolve geolocation from Google Places, as the skill directly queries the API to resolve location data and outputs scriptable JSON results.

When do I need JSON output from a Google Places search?▼

You need JSON output from a Google Places search when building local guides or mapping applications that require further processing of geolocation and place-based information.

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