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goplaces

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

307|86|Updated Feb 12, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#search#location#places#google maps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/johnson7788/MultiUserClaw --skill goplaces-johnson7788
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/johnson7788/MultiUserClaw/tree/main/openclaw/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/johnson7788/MultiUserClaw --skill goplaces-johnson7788

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies querying the Google Places API, allowing users to easily find and get information about places without complex API calls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Place Search: Find places based on text queries, with options to filter by opening hours, rating, and proximity.
  • Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place using its ID.
  • Place Resolution: Resolve ambiguous place names into specific locations.
  • Use Case: Find nearby highly-rated pizza restaurants that are currently open, and then get detailed information about the top result.

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 nearby places using the Google Places API from the command line?▼

This Skill queries the Google Places API to perform text searches for places, allowing you to filter results by opening hours, rating, and location bias directly from the command line.

What do I need to authenticate Google Places API CLI requests?▼

You need to set the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable to authenticate your Google Places API CLI requests before querying place details or performing text searches.

Can I get JSON output from a Google Places API search for scripting?▼

Yes, the Google Places API search supports JSON output for scripting alongside human-friendly output, enabling automated place resolution and detailed place data retrieval workflows.

How do I resolve ambiguous place names into specific locations using the Google Places API?▼

You can resolve ambiguous place names into specific locations by using the place resolution feature of the Google Places API, which maps vague text queries to precise place IDs.

What is the best way to retrieve comprehensive details about a specific place found via Google Maps?▼

The best way to retrieve comprehensive details is to use the place details feature, which fetches in-depth information about a specific location using its unique place ID from the Google Places API.

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