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goplaces

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

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#json#geolocation#location search#google places#place reviews
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JEROME-PRAKASH-L/openclaw --skill goplaces-jerome-prakash-l
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/JEROME-PRAKASH-L/openclaw/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JEROME-PRAKASH-L/openclaw --skill goplaces-jerome-prakash-l

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Finding and retrieving structured information about real-world places—such as restaurants, shops, or landmarks—requires manual Google Maps searches or writing custom API integrations. This Skill wraps the Google Places API (New) in a simple CLI so you can search, resolve, and inspect places directly from the terminal or scripts. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Text Search with Filters: Search places by keyword with filters like open-now, minimum rating, location bias, radius, and price level. - Place Details & Reviews: Fetch full details and reviews for a specific place using its place ID. - Scriptable JSON Output: Use --json to pipe structured results into other tools or automation workflows. - Use Case: Ask your assistant to find the top-rated coffee shops near a location that are currently open, then pull reviews for the best match to help decide where to go. ## Quick Start Use the goplaces skill to search for highly rated pizza places near coordinates 40.8, -73.9 that are open now and return the results as JSON.

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 from the command line?▼

Use the goplaces CLI with a command like `goplaces search "coffee" --open-now --min-rating 4 --limit 5`. It supports filters for rating, open status, location bias, radius, and price level, with human-readable output by default.

How do I get Google Places API results as JSON for scripting?▼

Add the `--json` flag to any goplaces command, such as `goplaces search "sushi" --json`. This returns structured JSON output suitable for piping into jq or other automation tools.

What do I need to set up before using goplaces?▼

Install the binary via Homebrew with `brew install steipete/tap/goplaces` and set the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable. Optionally set GOOGLE_PLACES_BASE_URL for testing or proxying.

Can I fetch reviews for a specific Google Maps place?▼

Yes, run `goplaces details <place_id> --reviews` to retrieve full place details including reviews. You can obtain the place ID first using the search or resolve commands.

What are the limitations of goplaces search filters?▼

The type filter only sends the first `--type` value because the Google Places API accepts a single type per request. Price levels range from 0 to 4, and pagination requires passing the next page token manually with `--page-token`.

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