goplaces

Search Google Places API for places, reviews, and details with filters.

1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools --skill goplaces-rustykuntz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools --skill goplaces-rustykuntz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users find local businesses and points of interest, along with their reviews and essential details, directly from their command line or AI interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Place Discovery: Search for specific types of places (e.g., coffee shops, restaurants) in a given area.
  • Review Retrieval: Get user reviews for a specific place.
  • Detailed Information: Fetch addresses, ratings, price levels, and other relevant details.
  • Use Case: "Find highly-rated Italian restaurants near me that are currently open."

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops near my 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 local businesses using Google Places API?

To search for local businesses using the Google Places API, use location-based queries to find specific place types, filter by open status, apply minimum rating thresholds, and bias results by coordinates.

Can I retrieve Google Places reviews for a specific location?

Yes, you can retrieve Google Places reviews by resolving a specific place identifier, which fetches detailed information including user reviews, addresses, price levels, and ratings.

What's the best way to find open restaurants near my coordinates?

The best way to find open restaurants near your coordinates is to bias the Google Places search by your current location and apply an open status filter to return only currently operating businesses.

Does the Google Places search support filtering by minimum rating?

Yes, Google Places search supports filtering by minimum rating, allowing you to exclude local businesses that fall below a specified rating threshold when retrieving place details.

How do I get detailed information like addresses and price levels for a found place?

To get detailed information like addresses and price levels for a found place, perform place resolution on the search result identifier to fetch comprehensive details and associated user reviews.

What limitations exist when filtering local business search results by open status?

Filtering local business search results by open status depends on real-time Google Places API data availability, meaning temporarily closed or recently updated business hours may not immediately reflect in the search results.