goplaces

Query Google Places listings, details, and reviews from the command line.

1|Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos --skill goplaces-estebanrfp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos --skill goplaces-estebanrfp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the friction of manually searching Google Places data by giving you a fast command-line way to find businesses, inspect venue details, and read reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Place Search: Find nearby or keyword-matched businesses with filters for rating, distance, opening status, and type.
  • Place Resolution and Details: Turn a human location query into candidate places, then fetch rich place profiles by place ID.
  • Reviews and Automation: Retrieve reviews and use JSON output to plug results into scripts, reports, or other automated workflows.
  • Use Case: A travel planner can quickly compare highly rated coffee shops near a hotel and export the results for a recommendation list.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops near downtown with a minimum rating of four stars and return the top five results.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Google Places business listings from the command line?

Google Places business listings can be searched from the command line by querying keyword-matched businesses with filters for rating, distance, opening status, and type. The goplaces CLI supports local search, place resolution, and pagination to fetch results.

Can I retrieve Google Places reviews using a CLI API client?

Google Places reviews can be retrieved using a CLI API client that fetches rich place profiles by place ID. The goplaces CLI turns a human location query into candidate places and retrieves reviews for automation or report generation.

What do I need to query Google Places details and reviews fast?

Querying Google Places details and reviews fast requires the goplaces CLI and a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY. Optional base URL configuration is also supported for proxied or test environments to connect to the API.

How do I filter Google Places search results by rating and radius?

Google Places search results can be filtered by minimum rating, radius, open now status, and type. The goplaces CLI supports these filters during local search to find nearby venues matching specific criteria.

Can I export Google Places search results as JSON for scripts?

Google Places search results can be exported as JSON output to plug into scripts, reports, or other automated workflows. The goplaces CLI provides JSON output for tasks like building recommendation lists from business listings.

What is the best way to compare nearby businesses using Google Places data?

Comparing nearby businesses using Google Places data is best done by querying keyword-matched venues with filters for rating and distance. The goplaces CLI resolves location queries into candidate places and fetches rich profiles for comparison.