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goplaces

Search Google Places data from the command line with text or JSON output.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#search#reviews#details#goplaces#google-places#places
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill goplaces-kastalien-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory/tree/main/lettabot/.skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill goplaces-kastalien-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly discover and retrieve information about places using a simple CLI, replacing manual web searches with structured results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search for places and categories, returning human-readable output or JSON for scripts.
  • Retrieve place details and user reviews for deeper insights.
  • Resolve and paginate results to explore multiple locations efficiently.

Quick Start

Run goplaces search "coffee" --open-now --min-rating 4 --limit 5 to find nearby coffee shops.

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 from the command line?▼

You can query Google Places data from the command line using a CLI tool that requires a Google Places API key. It executes text searches and retrieves place details, returning either human-readable text or JSON for scriptable workflows.

Do I need an API key to search for nearby places in a CLI?▼

Yes, you need a Google Places API key configured as GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY to search for nearby places. The CLI requires this environment variable to authenticate your requests and fetch place details or local discovery results.

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

Yes, you can get JSON output from a Google Places search for scripting. The CLI supports returning structured JSON instead of human-readable text, allowing you to pipe place details and results directly into automated workflows.

How do I filter local discovery results for open places with high ratings?▼

You filter local discovery results for open places with high ratings by passing specific flags in your CLI command. For example, use `--open-now` and `--min-rating` parameters to limit the returned Google Places to currently open, highly rated locations.

What is the best way to retrieve user reviews for a specific location programmatically?▼

The best way to retrieve user reviews for a specific location programmatically is using a Google Places CLI. It resolves place details and fetches user reviews, returning the insights as structured JSON for easy integration into your scripts.

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