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goplaces

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

Updated Jul 17, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#location search#reviews#google places#place details
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot --skill goplaces-kolbick
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot --skill goplaces-kolbick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies querying the Google Places API for place information, making it easier to find and retrieve details about locations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Search: Find places based on keywords and criteria like opening hours or ratings.
  • Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place using its ID.
  • Resolve Locations: Convert human-readable addresses into place IDs.
  • Reviews: Fetch user reviews for a given place.
  • Use Case: Find nearby restaurants open now, get details for a specific landmark, or list reviews for a hotel.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops that are currently open.

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?▼

You can search for nearby places using the Google Places API by performing a text search with keywords and criteria like opening hours or ratings. This Skill queries the API to return matching locations based on your specified search terms.

Can I retrieve user reviews for a specific location from Google Places?▼

Yes, you can retrieve user reviews for a specific location from Google Places. The Skill fetches user reviews for a given place by querying the API using the place's unique ID.

Do I need an API key to query Google Places for place details?▼

Yes, you need a Google Places API key to query place details. The Skill also requires the goplaces CLI tool to be installed in your environment to execute the location search and resolution commands.

What is the best way to convert a human-readable address into a Google Places ID?▼

The best way to convert a human-readable address into a Google Places ID is using the location resolution feature. The Skill queries the Google Places API to resolve human-readable addresses directly into place IDs.

Can I get Google Places API output in JSON format for scripting?▼

Yes, you can get Google Places API output in JSON format for scripting. The Skill supports both human-friendly output for reading and JSON format for automated scripting and data processing.

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