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local-business-finder

Find local businesses by category and location on Google Maps.

125|6|Updated May 31, 2026
Search Tags:#find#directory#lead-generation#location-based#local-business#google-maps#contact-details
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gmapsscraper/google-maps-agent-skills --skill local-business-finder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-business-finder
Source: https://github.com/gmapsscraper/google-maps-agent-skills/tree/main/local-business-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gmapsscraper/google-maps-agent-skills --skill local-business-finder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly locate local businesses by category and location on Google Maps, and gather ready-to-use contact details to accelerate outreach and market research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover businesses by category (e.g., restaurants, dentists, plumbers) in a specified city or area.
  • Retrieve names, phone numbers, emails, websites, ratings, and operating hours for efficient outreach.
  • Use in lead generation, market research, and directory building for local services.

Quick Start

Search for all plumbers in Seattle and compile their contact details.

Frequently Asked Questions about local-business-finder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find local businesses on Google Maps for lead generation?▼

To find local businesses for lead generation, search by category and location to retrieve names, phone numbers, emails, websites, ratings, and operating hours for outreach or market research.

What contact details can I extract from a local business directory search?▼

A local business directory search returns business names, phone numbers, emails, websites, ratings, and operating hours to accelerate outreach and market research tasks.

Do I need an API key to scrape Google Maps for local business data?▼

Yes, scraping Google Maps for local business data requires a GMAPS_SCRAPER_API_KEY. The workflow uses a credit-based system to fetch data through this API.

Can I use location-based searches to build a directory of local service providers?▼

Yes, you can use location-based searches by specifying a category like plumbers or dentists in a target city to build a directory of local service providers.

What is the best way to gather market research data for local businesses?▼

The best way to gather market research data for local businesses is searching Google Maps by category and location to compile ratings, hours, and contact details efficiently.

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