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goplaces

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

2|Updated Feb 13, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#location search#reviews#google places#place details
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FatBy/DD-OS --skill goplaces-fatby
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/FatBy/DD-OS/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FatBy/DD-OS --skill goplaces-fatby

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to query the Google Places API to find information about locations, such as searching for businesses, getting details about a specific place, or resolving place names to coordinates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Search: Find places based on keywords and location.
  • Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place using its ID.
  • Place Resolution: Convert human-readable place names into structured data.
  • Reviews: Fetch user reviews for a place.
  • Scripting: Output results in JSON format for programmatic use.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops near a specific latitude and longitude.

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?▼

To search for places using the Google Places API, perform a text search with keywords and location coordinates to find matching businesses and points of interest. The Skill queries the API to return human-readable results or JSON data.

Can I get place details and reviews from Google Places API?▼

Yes, you can retrieve place details and fetch user reviews from the Google Places API by providing a specific place ID. This process returns comprehensive structured information about the location, including user-generated reviews.

Do I need an API key to query Google Places API for location search?▼

Yes, you need a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable set to query the Google Places API for location search. You also need the goplaces binary installed to execute the CLI commands.

How do I convert place names to structured data or coordinates?▼

To convert place names to structured data or coordinates, use the place resolution feature to resolve human-readable locations into structured formats. This queries the Google Places API to return precise geographic data.

Can I output Google Places API results as JSON for scripting?▼

Yes, you can output Google Places API results as JSON for scripting and programmatic use. The query supports human-friendly output by default but provides JSON formatting to integrate location search data into automated workflows.

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