goplaces

Search Google Places data from the CLI with text, details, and reviews commands.

Updated Feb 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liutao96/skill --skill goplaces-liutao96
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/liutao96/skill/tree/main/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liutao96/skill --skill goplaces-liutao96

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly locate and retrieve information about places using Google Places data directly from the CLI, reducing context switching and manual lookups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search for places with results returned in a human-friendly format or JSON for scripting
  • Retrieve place details and user reviews to inform selections
  • Use cases include quick local searches, creating place lists for reports, and integrating results into automation workflows

Quick Start

Search for a place by name and return the top results with details and optional reviews.

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 CLI?

You can query Google Places data from the CLI using this skill to perform local lookups, gather place details, and extract reviews. It supports text search, details, and reviews commands, outputting human-readable text or JSON for scripting.

Can I get Google Places reviews in JSON format for my scripts?

Yes, you can extract Google Places reviews and output them in JSON format. The skill supports reviews extraction and outputs either human-readable text or JSON, enabling direct integration into automation workflows and scripts.

Do I need a Google Places API key to search for place details in the terminal?

Yes, a Google Places API key is required to search for place details in the terminal. This prerequisite allows the CLI commands to authenticate requests and retrieve text search results, place details, and user reviews.

What is the best way to extract local business data using Google Places search?

The best way to extract local business data using Google Places search is running CLI commands for text search and details retrieval. You can generate place lists for reports by returning top results with details and optional reviews.

Does this Google Places CLI tool work for both interactive sessions and automation workflows?

Yes, the Google Places CLI tool works for both interactive sessions and automation workflows. It reduces context switching by quickly locating and retrieving place information directly from the command line in scripts.