goplaces

Query the Google Places API for place search, details, and location resolution.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies interacting with the Google Places API, allowing users to easily search for places, get detailed information, and resolve locations without complex API calls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Place Search: Find businesses and points of interest based on keywords, location, and ratings.
  • Place Details: Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific place, including reviews.
  • Location Resolution: Find places based on addresses or general location descriptions.
  • Use Case: Planning a trip? Use this Skill to find highly-rated, open restaurants near your hotel in a specific city, and then get details and reviews for the top options.

Quick Start

Use the goplaces skill to search for coffee shops near your 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 places using the Google Places API?

To search Google Places, you query the API by providing text-based keywords, specific addresses, or general location descriptions to retrieve matching business and point of interest data.

What do I need to query Google Places for location data?

Querying Google Places requires a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable for authentication. You must configure this key in your environment before executing any location search or resolution requests.

Can I get detailed place reviews and ratings from a Google Places text search?

Yes, Google Places text search retrieves basic business information, ratings, and operational status. You can then request place details to retrieve comprehensive information including specific user reviews for those locations.

Does the Google Places API search support structured JSON output?

Google Places API search supports both human-readable text and JSON output formats. You can specify your desired response structure to integrate the location data into various research and planning tasks.

What is the best way to resolve a general location description into a specific place?

To resolve general location descriptions into specific places, use the location resolution feature. This translates vague address text into concrete Google Places API results containing precise coordinates and business details.

How do I find highly-rated open restaurants near a specific location using Google Places?

Finding highly-rated open restaurants involves performing a Google Places text search filtered by your target city or hotel location, then retrieving place details to compare ratings and operational status.

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