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goplaces

Query Google Places data for place search, details, resolution, and reviews.

5|Updated Jan 31, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#json output#location search#reviews#google places#place details
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill goplaces-kcns008
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill goplaces-kcns008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the friction of manually searching for businesses and places by giving you a single skill that can query Google Places from natural language.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Search: Find restaurants, shops, services, and other places by query.
  • Place Details: Retrieve structured information, including reviews, for a specific place ID.
  • Resolve & Enrich: Turn fuzzy place names or addresses into accurate place matches and richer metadata.
  • Use Case: A travel planner can quickly compare nearby cafés, hours, ratings, and reviews before recommending an option.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to search Google Places for the place type or business name you want, and return the top results in a human-friendly summary or JSON if needed.

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 for nearby venues and retrieve reviews?▼

To search Google Places for nearby venues and reviews, you query the goplaces CLI using natural language to return text search results, structured place details, and reviews in JSON or human-readable formats.

Do I need a Google Places API key to use location search and place resolution?▼

Yes, location search and place resolution require a valid GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable and the goplaces CLI installed to authenticate and query the Google Places API successfully.

What's the best way to get JSON output for scriptable place enrichment workflows?▼

For scriptable place enrichment workflows, you request JSON output mode from the goplaces CLI to retrieve structured place metadata and fuzzy name resolutions suitable for automated processing.

Can I resolve fuzzy place names into accurate matches with Google Places data?▼

Yes, you can resolve fuzzy place names or addresses into accurate matches by applying the place resolution feature to enrich them with richer metadata from Google Places data.

Does the goplaces CLI support custom base URL configuration for API testing?▼

Yes, the goplaces CLI supports optional base URL configuration alongside the required API key to facilitate Google Places API access and endpoint testing workflows.

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