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goplaces

Query Google Places API for text search, place details, and reviews.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#local-search#goplaces#google-places#place-details
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dakshrawat298-gif/SOL-ALPHA-GUARDIAN --skill goplaces-dakshrawat298-gif
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/dakshrawat298-gif/SOL-ALPHA-GUARDIAN/tree/main/packages/skills/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dakshrawat298-gif/SOL-ALPHA-GUARDIAN --skill goplaces-dakshrawat298-gif

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Modern Google Places API access via a lightweight CLI to quickly search places, fetch details, and retrieve reviews for scripting and human use.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search to find places by keyword with optional filters.
  • Details & Reviews to fetch place metadata and user reviews in both human-readable and machine-readable formats.
  • Use Case: Quickly assemble a short list of nearby coffee shops with ratings for a quick market research task, exportable as JSON when needed.

Quick Start

Run a simple search for places matching a term using goplaces.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for places using the Google Places API from the CLI?▼

You can search for places using the Google Places API from the CLI by running text searches with keywords and optional filters to retrieve matching place metadata directly in your terminal.

Can I retrieve place details and user reviews from Google Places API via command line?▼

Yes, you can retrieve place details and user reviews from the Google Places API via command line by executing specific lookups that fetch place metadata and user-generated reviews for scripting workflows.

What is the best way to get Google Places API data as JSON for scripting?▼

The best way to get Google Places API data as JSON for scripting is using CLI tools that support machine-readable outputs, allowing you to directly pipe place metadata and reviews into automated workflows.

Do I need a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY to fetch place details from the command line?▼

Yes, you need a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY to fetch place details from the command line, and you can optionally configure a GOOGLE_PLACES_BASE_URL to manage your API endpoint environment.

Does the Google Places API CLI support interactive lookups and script-driven workflows?▼

Yes, the Google Places API CLI supports both interactive lookups for immediate human-readable terminal output and script-driven workflows to automate the retrieval of place metadata and reviews.

What are the limitations of using a CLI for local search with the Google Places API?▼

Limitations of using a CLI for local search with the Google Places API include relying entirely on your configured API key rate limits and the necessity of parsing text or JSON outputs within your local shell environment.

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