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local-places

Search and retrieve local place details using the Google Places API.

5|Updated Feb 2, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#location#places#restaurants#google maps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/loa-beauvoir --skill local-places-0xhoneyjar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/loa-beauvoir/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xHoneyJar/loa-beauvoir --skill local-places-0xhoneyjar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users find local places like restaurants or cafes by leveraging the Google Places API, overcoming the limitations of vague location queries and providing detailed search filters.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Location Resolution: Accurately identifies specific locations from natural language descriptions (e.g., "Soho, London").
  • Place Searching: Finds places based on queries, location proximity, and detailed filters (type, open status, rating, price).
  • Place Details: Retrieves comprehensive information about a specific place, including address, phone number, and opening hours.
  • Use Case: A user asks, "Find a highly-rated, inexpensive Italian restaurant open now near the Eiffel Tower." This Skill can resolve "near the Eiffel Tower" to coordinates, then search for suitable restaurants, presenting the best options.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to find a coffee shop near the Empire State Building.

Frequently Asked Questions about local-places

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for local restaurants using the Google Places API?▼

To search for local restaurants using the Google Places API, you query by location proximity and apply filters like type, open status, rating, and price to retrieve matching place results.

Can I resolve natural language locations like 'Soho, London' to coordinates for a place search?▼

Yes, you can resolve natural language locations to coordinates. The Skill provides location resolution to accurately identify specific locations from descriptions before searching nearby places.

What details can I retrieve about a specific place with the Google Places API?▼

You can retrieve comprehensive place details using the Google Places API, including the specific place's address, phone number, and opening hours.

Do I need a Google Places API key to find local places?▼

Yes, you need a Google Places API key and a local server setup. These are required to authenticate requests and operate the location resolution and place searching features.

How do I filter Google Places API results for highly-rated, open now businesses?▼

You filter Google Places API results by applying search constraints like open status and rating. This narrows the place searching output to businesses that are currently open and highly rated.

What's the best way to find an inexpensive restaurant near a landmark using Google Maps data?▼

The best way to find inexpensive restaurants near a landmark is resolving the landmark to coordinates, then applying price and type filters in your Google Places API search query to get targeted options.

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