goplaces

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

Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nuno7lopes/alisio --skill goplaces-nuno7lopes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/nuno7lopes/alisio/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nuno7lopes/alisio --skill goplaces-nuno7lopes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires goplaces, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies searching for places using the Google Places API, allowing users to easily find location details, reviews, and more.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Search: Query the Google Places API for place details via the goplaces CLI.
  • Place Details: Retrieve detailed information about a specific place.
  • Resolve: Find the place details for a given query.
  • Reviews: Read reviews about a place.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to find a coffee shop in your area, get its address, and read recent reviews.

Quick Start

Search for coffee shops in your area: goplaces search "coffee shop" --open-now --min-rating 4 --limit 5

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 locations and retrieve place details using the Google Places API?

You can search for nearby locations using text search queries to retrieve Google Places API place details. This Skill resolves queries to specific locations, returning details like addresses and operational status for local guide applications.

Can I filter Google Places search results by rating and opening hours?

Yes, you can filter Google Places search results by minimum rating and current opening hours. Using the goplaces CLI, apply flags like --open-now and --min-rating to restrict text search results to highly rated, active locations.

How do I get reviews for a specific place from Google Places?

To get reviews for a specific place from Google Places, use the reviews retrieval feature. This Skill fetches and reads recent reviews associated with a resolved location, providing user feedback data for local guide services.

Does this Google Places API search tool work with command-line interfaces?

Yes, this Google Places API search tool is fully compatible with command-line interfaces. It provides text search capabilities via the goplaces CLI, allowing you to directly query places, resolve queries to details, and retrieve reviews from the terminal.

What's the best way to find local businesses like coffee shops using the Google Places API?

The best way to find local businesses using the Google Places API is via text search queries. You can locate specific places like coffee shops in your area, resolve the query to retrieve detailed address information, and read recent reviews.

Do I need the goplaces package to query Google Places API for location information?

Yes, you need the goplaces package installed to query the Google Places API for location information. This dependency provides the necessary command-line scripts to execute text searches, resolve place details, and retrieve reviews effectively.