goplaces

Query the Google Places API for location data, business details, and reviews.

6|Updated Mar 13, 2026

Search Tags:#api #cli #search #geolocation #data-retrieval #google-places

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/me2Doc/friendlyclaw --skill goplaces-me2doc

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Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/me2Doc/friendlyclaw/tree/main/body/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/me2Doc/friendlyclaw --skill goplaces-me2doc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the friction of manually searching for business or location details by providing a direct command-line interface to the Google Places API.

Core Features & Use Cases

Advanced Search: Perform complex queries with filters for rating, opening status, and geographic bias.
Place Resolution: Quickly resolve human-readable location names into precise place IDs and metadata.
Use Case: Use this to find the top-rated coffee shops currently open in a specific neighborhood or to retrieve detailed review data for a specific venue for your research reports.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops in London that are currently open and have a rating of at least four stars.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I retrieve business details and reviews from the Google Places API?▼

To retrieve Google Places API business details and reviews, you can use a command-line interface to query location data, resolving human-readable names into precise place IDs and metadata with filters for rating and proximity.

Can I filter Google Places API search results by rating and operational status?▼

Yes, you can filter Google Places API search results by specifying parameters for minimum rating, current opening status, and geographic bias to narrow down the returned location data.

How do I get machine-parsable JSON output for Google Places location data?▼

You can get machine-parsable JSON output for Google Places location data by executing a command-line query that supports both human-readable output and structured JSON formats for application integration.

Do I need a Google Places API key to search for global location data via CLI?▼

Yes, retrieving global location data via the command line requires a valid Google Places API key and the corresponding binary installed in your system environment to execute the geographic searches.

What is the best way to resolve a location name into a precise place ID?▼

The best way to resolve a location name into a precise place ID is by querying the Google Places API via command line, which translates human-readable location names into exact geographic metadata.

How do I find top-rated open venues in a specific neighborhood using geolocation data?▼

You can find top-rated open venues in a specific neighborhood by querying Google Places API geolocation data with filters for operational status and minimum rating to retrieve matching business details.