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goplaces

Query the Google Places API (New) via the goplaces CLI for text search, details, resolution, and reviews.

137|29|Updated Feb 4, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#search#json#location#google places
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/happycapy-ai/Happycapy-skills --skill goplaces-happycapy-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/happycapy-ai/Happycapy-skills/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/happycapy-ai/Happycapy-skills --skill goplaces-happycapy-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface to the Google Places API, simplifying the process of querying place information without needing to write custom API calls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search for Places: Find businesses and points of interest using text queries and various filters (open now, rating, radius).
  • Get Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place using its ID, including reviews.
  • Resolve Locations: Convert place names into Google Place IDs.
  • Scripting Support: Output results in JSON format for easy integration into automated workflows.
  • Use Case: Quickly find nearby restaurants with a minimum rating of 4 stars that are currently open, and get their details in a scriptable JSON format.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for "coffee shops" near your current location.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query the Google Places API from the command line?▼

You can query the Google Places API from the command line using the goplaces CLI. It performs text searches, retrieves place details, resolves locations, and fetches reviews without writing custom API calls.

Can I get Google Places search results in JSON format for scripting?▼

Yes, you can get Google Places search results in JSON format for scripting. The goplaces CLI supports human-friendly output or JSON format to easily integrate place data into automated workflows.

How do I find nearby businesses using a text search and filter by rating?▼

To find nearby businesses and filter by rating, use the goplaces CLI text search feature. It supports filtering places by minimum rating, open now status, and radius to find specific points of interest.

What do I need to install to use a CLI for Google Places text search?▼

To use a CLI for Google Places text search, you need to install the goplaces tool via Homebrew and obtain a Google Places API key. These prerequisites allow you to authenticate and execute local queries.

How do I resolve a place name into a Google Place ID?▼

You resolve a place name into a Google Place ID using the goplaces CLI's resolution feature. It converts human-friendly place names into the specific identifiers required to retrieve comprehensive place details.

Is there a CLI alternative to writing custom code for the Google Places API?▼

Yes, a CLI alternative to writing custom code for the Google Places API is the goplaces tool. It simplifies querying place information by handling text search, details, resolution, and reviews directly from the terminal.

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