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goplaces

Query Google Places text search, details, and reviews from the command line.

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Search Tags:#cli#json#maps#google-places#place-details#places#location-search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/moltis-org/moltis --skill goplaces-moltis-org
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/moltis-org/moltis/tree/main/crates/skills/src/assets/productivity/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moltis-org/moltis --skill goplaces-moltis-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Access Google Places data from the command line to quickly discover nearby places, details, and reviews without leaving the terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search for places and nearby results
  • Retrieve place details and reviews
  • Resolve ambiguous queries and export JSON for scripts
  • Use Case: plan a cafe-hopping route or build a local places dataset for an app

Quick Start

Run goplaces search "coffee" --open-now --limit 5 to see live results in your terminal.

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 command line?▼

You can use it for terminal-based travel planning or local research, such as planning a cafe-hopping route or building a local places dataset for an application without leaving the command line.

Do I need a Google Places API key to search for locations in the terminal?▼

It requires a Google Places API key to authenticate requests. You can also configure an optional base URL to route queries, enabling both interactive terminal use and script-driven workflows.

Can I get JSON output from Google Places location searches for scripting?▼

It outputs human-friendly text by default for quick reading in the terminal. You can pass the --json flag to get structured JSON output, which is ideal for piping into scripts or building a local places dataset.

What Google Places commands are available for finding nearby places?▼

It supports text search, place details, resolve, and reviews commands. You can run a search query with flags like --open-now and --limit to filter live nearby results for travel planning or local research.

What is the best way to build a local places dataset from the CLI?▼

You can use it for terminal-based travel planning or local research, such as planning a cafe-hopping route or building a local places dataset for an application without leaving the command line.

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