goplaces

Query Google Places API for text search, details, and reviews via CLI.

1|Updated Jan 28, 2026

Search Tags:#api #cli #search #location #places #google maps

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/lachlanchen/LazyingArtBot --skill goplaces-lachlanchen

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/lachlanchen/LazyingArtBot/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lachlanchen/LazyingArtBot --skill goplaces-lachlanchen

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 information about places like restaurants, shops, and attractions without needing to interact directly with the API or complex SDKs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Text Search: Find places based on keywords (e.g., "coffee", "pizza").
Place Details: Retrieve in-depth information about a specific place using its ID.
Location Bias: Filter search results based on latitude, longitude, and radius.
Reviews: Fetch user reviews for a place.
Scripting: Output results in JSON format for programmatic use.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for "bookstores" near "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA".

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 without writing complex code?▼

You can search for nearby places using the Google Places API by passing keywords like "coffee" or "pizza" to the text search function, which returns matching locations without needing direct API or complex SDK interaction.

How do I get JSON output from a Google Places API text search for scripting?▼

You can get JSON output from a Google Places API text search by enabling JSON formatting in the CLI, allowing you to pipe location data directly into scripts for programmatic use.

Do I need a specific environment setup to query Google Places API location data via CLI?▼

Querying Google Places API location data via CLI requires setting the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable and installing the goplaces binary through Homebrew.

Can I filter Google Places API search results using latitude and longitude coordinates?▼

You can filter Google Places API search results using location bias, which narrows down place matches based on specific latitude, longitude, and radius parameters.

How do I fetch user reviews for a specific place using the Google Places API?▼

To fetch user reviews for a specific place using the Google Places API, you retrieve in-depth place details using the unique place ID, which includes available user reviews.