goplaces

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

Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/travis-burmaster/agentbox --skill goplaces-travis-burmaster
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/travis-burmaster/agentbox/tree/main/agentfork/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/travis-burmaster/agentbox --skill goplaces-travis-burmaster

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Looking up places, ratings, and reviews through the Google Places API (New) normally requires writing HTTP requests and parsing raw JSON responses. This Skill wraps that workflow in the goplaces CLI so you can search, resolve, and inspect places with single commands. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Text Search with Filters: Search places by keyword with options like open-now, minimum rating, location bias, radius, and pagination. - Place Details and Reviews: Fetch full details and reviews for a specific place ID, or resolve a free-form location string into candidates. - Scriptable JSON Output: Human-readable output by default, with a --json flag for piping results into scripts and automation. - Use Case: Ask for the top-rated coffee shops near a coordinate that are currently open, then pull reviews for the best match to inform a recommendation. ## Quick Start Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops near latitude 40.8, longitude -73.9 that are open now with a rating of at least 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Google Places from the command line?

Use the goplaces CLI with a command like goplaces search "coffee" --open-now --min-rating 4 --limit 5. It calls the Google Places API (New) and prints human-readable results, or JSON with the --json flag.

How do I get reviews for a place using the Google Places API?

Run goplaces details <place_id> --reviews to fetch full place details including reviews. You first need the place ID, which you can obtain from a search or resolve command.

What do I need to install and configure goplaces?

Install it with Homebrew using brew install steipete/tap/goplaces, then set the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable. Optionally set GOOGLE_PLACES_BASE_URL for testing or proxying.

Can goplaces output JSON for scripts?

Yes, add the --json flag to any command, such as goplaces search "sushi" --json, to get machine-readable output suitable for piping into other tools or scripts.

What are the limitations of goplaces search filters?

The type filter only sends the first --type value because the API accepts a single type. Price levels range from 0 to 4, and pagination requires passing the next page token manually with --page-token.