goplaces

Query the Google Places API for location details, reviews, and search results.

Updated Jun 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/wangqianCAI/OBI --skill goplaces-wangqiancai
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Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/wangqianCAI/OBI/tree/main/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wangqianCAI/OBI --skill goplaces-wangqiancai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the friction of accessing Google Places API data by providing a streamlined command-line interface that handles authentication and formatting, allowing you to retrieve location details without writing custom API integration code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Advanced Search: Perform text-based searches with filters for rating, opening status, and geographic bias.
  • Data Retrieval: Fetch detailed place information, including reviews and resolved addresses, in human-readable or machine-parsable JSON formats.
  • Use Case: Quickly generate a list of highly-rated coffee shops in a specific neighborhood by piping the JSON output directly into your data analysis pipeline.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops in London with a minimum rating of 4 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 query Google Places API for location data without writing custom integration code?

You can query Google Places API via a command-line interface that handles authentication and requests, retrieving location details, reviews, and search results without writing custom API integration code.

Can I filter Google Places search results by rating and opening status?

Yes, Google Places text-based searches support filters for minimum rating, opening status, and geographic bias, allowing you to refine location search results directly via the CLI.

Do I need a Google Places API key to retrieve business location details from the CLI?

Yes, you need a valid GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY to execute authenticated requests against the Google Places New API and retrieve business location details via the CLI.

How do I pipe Google Places data into a data analysis pipeline?

You can pipe Google Places data into an analysis pipeline by configuring the CLI to output location details and reviews in machine-parsable JSON format instead of human-readable text.

What's the best way to get Google Places reviews for business intelligence tasks?

For business intelligence, use a CLI tool to fetch detailed Google Places information, including reviews and resolved addresses, formatted as machine-parsable JSON for direct data analysis.