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goplaces

Query Google Places API for place search, details, and reviews as JSON.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#search#json#reviews#details#google-places#places
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joeleung0122/testing --skill goplaces-joeleung0122
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/joeleung0122/testing/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joeleung0122/testing --skill goplaces-joeleung0122

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Query Google Places API data for human-friendly place lookup and script-friendly JSON output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search for places with optional filters and ranking.
  • Retrieve place details and reviews for a given place_id or address.
  • Use in scripts or interactive sessions to power location-aware workflows.

Quick Start

Run a search for nearby places using goplaces and view results in JSON.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Google Places data and get JSON output from the command line?▼

You can query the Google Places API and output script-friendly JSON using the goplaces CLI, which supports text search, place details, resolve, and reviews extraction for location-aware workflows.

Do I need a Google Places API key to search for place details and reviews?▼

Yes, a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY is required to use the goplaces CLI for querying Google Places text search, place details, and reviews.

Can I retrieve place reviews for a specific address in a script-friendly format?▼

Yes, the goplaces CLI extracts reviews and place details for a given place_id or address and outputs the results in JSON format for scripts or interactive sessions.

What is the best way to look up Google Places data worldwide for interactive sessions?▼

The goplaces CLI provides human-friendly place lookup and script-friendly JSON output worldwide, covering text search, resolve, and reviews extraction for interactive sessions.

Does the goplaces CLI support an optional base URL for testing Google Places queries?▼

Yes, the goplaces CLI supports an optional GOOGLE_PLACES_BASE_URL environment variable for testing Google Places API queries in addition to the required API key.

What commands are available for Google Places text search and resolve via the goplaces CLI?▼

The goplaces CLI provides search, details, and resolve commands to query Google Places API data, returning results as human-friendly text or script-friendly JSON.

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