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goplaces

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

19|3|Updated Mar 7, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#search#location#reviews#google places
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samttoo22-MewCat/OpenSoul --skill goplaces-samttoo22-mewcat
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/samttoo22-MewCat/OpenSoul/tree/main/openclaw/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samttoo22-MewCat/OpenSoul --skill goplaces-samttoo22-mewcat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface to query the Google Places API, enabling users to find information about places, resolve locations, and retrieve reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Search: Find places based on keywords (e.g., "coffee", "pizza").
  • Place Details: Get in-depth information about a specific place using its ID, including reviews.
  • Location Resolution: Find places based on human-friendly addresses.
  • Filtering & Sorting: Options to filter by open status, minimum rating, and control output format (human-readable or JSON).
  • Use Case: A user needs to find nearby highly-rated Italian restaurants and get their details, including reviews, for planning a dinner outing.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for "sushi" restaurants and output the results in JSON format.

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 and retrieve reviews using the Google Places API from the command line?▼

You can search for nearby places and retrieve reviews using the Google Places API by running the goplaces CLI tool. It queries Google Places for text search, place details, location resolution, and reviews, supporting output in human-readable or JSON format.

What do I need to query Google Places API for location data via CLI?▼

To query Google Places API for location data via CLI, you need a valid GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable and the goplaces binary installed on your system. These prerequisites allow you to execute text searches and resolve locations.

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 provides options to filter results by open status and minimum rating, and supports pagination to manage large result sets.

How does the goplaces CLI format Google Places API output for scripting?▼

The goplaces CLI formats Google Places API output for scripting by supporting JSON output. Users can specify JSON format to easily integrate the place details, text search results, and reviews into automated workflows or downstream scripts.

What is the best way to get in-depth place details and reviews for a specific location ID?▼

The best way to get in-depth place details and reviews for a specific location ID is using the goplaces CLI tool. It queries the Google Places API directly with a specific place ID to retrieve comprehensive information including available user reviews.

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