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goplaces

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

Updated Jan 20, 2026
Search Tags:#api#cli#search#location#places#google maps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat --skill goplaces-team-hireal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat/tree/main/openclaw/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat --skill goplaces-team-hireal

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 easily find information about places, resolve locations, and retrieve reviews without complex coding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Search: Find places based on keywords, with options for filtering by open status, rating, and proximity.
  • Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place using its ID, including reviews.
  • Location Resolution: Find places based on textual descriptions of locations.
  • Use Case: Quickly find nearby coffee shops that are open now and have a rating of 4 stars or higher, outputting the results in a human-readable format or as JSON for scripting.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for "coffee shops" near a specific latitude and longitude.

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 from the command line?▼

To search Google Places from the command line, use the goplaces CLI to query by text keywords with location biasing, applying filters for open status and minimum rating to return matching places.

Can I retrieve Google Place details and reviews via a CLI?▼

Yes, you can retrieve Google Place details and reviews via the CLI by passing a specific Place ID to the goplaces tool, which fetches and outputs comprehensive information about that location.

Do I need a Google Places API key to query locations from the terminal?▼

Yes, querying locations from the terminal requires the goplaces binary installed and the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable configured to authenticate your Google Places API requests.

How can I filter Google Places text search results for open status and rating?▼

You can filter Google Places text search results by configuring parameters in the goplaces CLI to restrict output to places currently open and those meeting a specified minimum rating threshold.

What is the best way to script Google Places location resolution without writing complex code?▼

The best way to script Google Places location resolution without complex coding is using the goplaces CLI, which resolves textual location descriptions and outputs data in JSON format for easy scripting.

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