goplaces

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

14|5|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openclaw-easy/openclaw-easy-desktop --skill goplaces-openclaw-easy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/openclaw-easy/openclaw-easy-desktop/tree/main/openclaw/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openclaw-easy/openclaw-easy-desktop --skill goplaces-openclaw-easy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Access Google Places data from the command line and integrate place lookups into scripts without a browser UI, enabling quick discovery, lookup, and data retrieval.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search for places and businesses with human-friendly output by default
  • Details, resolve, and reviews retrieval with JSON output for scripting
  • Use Case: quickly build a location-aware automation that fetches the top restaurants in a city and feeds them into a CSV

Quick Start

Search for places using goplaces to get results in a human-friendly format.

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 for quick lookups?

You query Google Places data from the command line using a CLI tool that supports text search and details retrieval. It outputs human-readable results by default, enabling quick discovery without a browser UI.

Can I get Google Places reviews as JSON output for scripting and automation?

Yes, you can retrieve Google Places reviews as JSON output for scripting. The tool supports JSON formatting specifically for automation tasks like feeding fetched location data into a CSV file.

Do I need a Google Places API key to fetch place details and reviews?

Yes, you need a Google Places API key to fetch place details and reviews. The CLI requires this key to execute text search, resolve, and details retrieval for both human-readable and JSON outputs.

What is the best way to integrate Google Places lookups into a location-aware automation script?

The best way to integrate Google Places lookups into automation is using a CLI tool that returns JSON output. This allows scripts to fetch business data and directly pipe it into downstream formats.

Does the Google Places CLI support resolving place IDs and fetching text search results?

Yes, the Google Places CLI supports resolving place IDs and fetching text search results. It handles text search, place details, resolve, and reviews retrieval for both human-readable and JSON formats.