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goplaces

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

Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#location search#reviews#google places#place details
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill goplaces-rachasumanth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rachasumanth/text2llm001 --skill goplaces-rachasumanth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies querying the Google Places API, allowing users to easily find locations, get place details, and retrieve reviews without complex API calls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Place Search: Find businesses and points of interest based on text queries, location, and filters like open status or ratings.
  • Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place, including reviews.
  • Place Resolution: Find places by address or general location descriptions.
  • Use Case: Planning a trip and need to find highly-rated, open pizzerias within a 3km radius of your hotel? This Skill can do that.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops near your current location.

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 places using the Google Places API?▼

Search for nearby places using the Google Places API by querying the goplaces CLI for text search, place details, and reviews. It supports human-friendly output and JSON for scripting, enabling efficient location-based data retrieval.

Can I retrieve Google Places reviews via a command line interface?▼

Retrieve Google Places reviews via a command line interface by querying the goplaces CLI for text search, place details, and reviews. It supports human-friendly output and JSON for scripting, enabling efficient location-based data retrieval.

Do I need an API key to query Google Places place details from the CLI?▼

You need the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable for authentication to query Google Places place details from the CLI. The goplaces CLI requires this key to retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place.

How do I find businesses by address and filter by open status or ratings?▼

Find businesses by address and filter by open status or ratings by querying the Google Places API for text search and place resolution. The goplaces CLI supports human-friendly output and JSON for scripting, enabling efficient location-based data retrieval.

What is the best way to get JSON output for scripting location-based data retrieval?▼

Get JSON output for scripting location-based data retrieval by querying the goplaces CLI. It queries the Google Places API for text search, place details, and reviews, supporting JSON for scripting, enabling efficient location-based data retrieval.

Are there limitations when using the goplaces CLI for location search without dependencies?▼

There are no external dependencies for the goplaces CLI, but it requires the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable for authentication. It supports human-friendly output and JSON for scripting location search.

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