goplaces

Name: goplaces
Availability: InStock
Author: rlier

Queries Google Places API for text search, place details, place resolution, with JSON output.

1|1|Updated Jan 25, 2026

Search Tags:#api #cli #search #location #places #google maps

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npx skills add https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot --skill goplaces-rlier

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Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot --skill goplaces-rlier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface to query the Google Places API, allowing users to find and get details about places in a human-friendly or machine-readable format.

Core Features & Use Cases

Text Search: Find places based on keywords, with options for filtering by open status, minimum rating, and limiting results.
Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place using its ID, including reviews.
Place Resolution: Resolve human-readable place names (like addresses or landmarks) into structured place data.
Scripting: Output results in JSON format for easy integration with other scripts and applications.

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.

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How do I query the Google Places API for location data using a CLI?▼

You can query the Google Places API using the goplaces CLI tool to perform text searches, retrieve place details, and resolve place names into structured data. It requires setting up the CLI and providing a Google Places API key.

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

Yes, you can filter Google Places API search results by open status and minimum rating. The goplaces CLI supports these filtering options natively, alongside biasing search results by specific coordinates and limiting the number of returned places.

How do I get JSON output from a Google Places API search for scripting?▼

You can get JSON output from a Google Places API search by using the JSON output option in the goplaces CLI. This formats the text search, place details, and place resolution results for easy programmatic integration with other scripts and applications.

Do I need a Google Places API key to resolve place names into structured data?▼

Yes, a Google Places API key is required to resolve human-readable place names, like addresses or landmarks, into structured place data. The goplaces CLI acts as the interface but relies entirely on your valid API key to authenticate the requests.

What is the best way to retrieve comprehensive details and reviews for a specific place?▼

The best way to retrieve comprehensive details and reviews is by using the place details feature of the goplaces CLI. You query a specific place using its unique Place ID to fetch in-depth information directly from the Google Places API.

Does the goplaces CLI support pagination for large Google Places API searches?▼

Yes, the goplaces CLI supports pagination for Google Places API searches. This allows you to retrieve large sets of text search results across multiple pages, ensuring you can access all matching locations without hitting single-request limits.