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goplaces

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

1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#search#mapping#location#google places
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance --skill goplaces-justicegaines03
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance --skill goplaces-justicegaines03

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to easily query the Google Places API for information about locations, addresses, and businesses, providing human-readable results or structured JSON for programmatic use.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Search: Find places based on keywords (e.g., "coffee shops", "restaurants").
  • Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place using its ID.
  • Address Resolution: Convert human-readable addresses into place IDs or structured location data.
  • Use Case: Quickly find nearby highly-rated pizza places that are currently open, or get detailed information about a specific landmark.

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?▼

You can query the Google Places API for text search, place details, and address resolution directly from the CLI. The Skill supports human-readable output for quick lookup or structured JSON for scripting and programmatic use.

Do I need a Google Places API key to resolve addresses and find locations?▼

Yes, a Google Places API key is required for authentication. You must provide this key to successfully query location data, resolve human-readable addresses into structured data, and retrieve place details.

Can I get structured JSON output from Google Places API queries for scripting?▼

Yes, Google Places API queries support both human-friendly output and structured JSON. This allows you to easily integrate location data, text search results, and place details into automated scripts and programmatic workflows.

What's the best way to retrieve comprehensive details about a specific location using Google Places?▼

You can retrieve comprehensive information about a specific location by querying the Google Places API for place details using its place ID. This returns detailed data about businesses, landmarks, and other mapped locations.

How does converting a human-readable address into structured location data work with Google Places?▼

Address resolution converts human-readable addresses into structured location data and Google Places place IDs. Querying the Google Places API maps the text address to precise coordinates and detailed place information for mapping use cases.

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