goplaces

Query Google Places data via the goplaces CLI for text search, details, resolve, and reviews.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/frankhli843/gemmahermes --skill goplaces-frankhli843
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/frankhli843/gemmahermes/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/frankhli843/gemmahermes --skill goplaces-frankhli843

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Query Google Places data from the command line using the goplaces CLI for text search, details, resolve, and reviews. Use for human-friendly lookups or JSON output for scripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search, place details, resolve, and reviews via a simple CLI.
  • Human-readable output by default with JSON output for scripts.
  • Use cases include quick place lookups, scripting workflows, and testing against a configurable base URL.

Quick Start

Run goplaces search "coffee" to locate nearby places and return results in JSON for scripting.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

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

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How do I query Google Places data from the command line?

Query Google Places data by installing the goplaces CLI via Homebrew and running commands for text search, details, resolve, and reviews. It requires a Google Places API key to authenticate your terminal requests.

Can I get JSON output from Google Places API searches for shell scripts?

Yes, the Google Places CLI supports JSON output for scriptable workflows. You can run commands like goplaces search to return structured JSON data, enabling quick lookups and seamless automation within your shell scripts.

Do I need a Google Places API key to use a places CLI tool?

Yes, a Google Places API key is required to authenticate requests and fetch place details, reviews, and text search data. You must configure this key before executing any queries through the command line interface.

What's the best way to retrieve place reviews using a command line interface?

The best way to retrieve place reviews is using the goplaces CLI, which provides a dedicated reviews command. It fetches human-readable review data by default, or JSON output for integration into automated scripting workflows.

Can I test Google Places API queries against a configurable base URL?

Yes, the goplaces CLI supports optional base URL testing for your Google Places queries. This allows you to route API requests to a configurable endpoint for development, debugging, or testing environments before production use.