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local-places

Search for places and resolve locations using the Google Places API.

3|Updated Mar 15, 2026
Search Tags:#place search#location resolution#local discovery#google places api#point of interest
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ai-in-pm/NemoClawd --skill local-places-ai-in-pm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/ai-in-pm/NemoClawd/tree/main/apps/clawdbot-main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ai-in-pm/NemoClawd --skill local-places-ai-in-pm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of finding places like restaurants, cafes, or parks near you by leveraging the Google Places API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Place Search: Allows you to search for places using natural language queries.
  • Location Resolution: Converts a location string into structured coordinates.
  • Use Case: If you're in a new city and want to find a good restaurant, you can use this Skill to search for "italian restaurants near me".

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to find coffee shops within 1 km of your current location.

Frequently Asked Questions about local-places

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find nearby points of interest using natural language queries?▼

To find nearby points of interest, you can use natural language queries like "italian restaurants near me" to search for specific places. The Skill leverages the Google Places API to return matching local discovery results based on your provided location context.

Do I need a Google Places API key to perform location resolution?▼

Yes, you need a valid Google Places API key to perform location resolution and place search. The Skill requires this external API key to access Google's location data and convert location strings into structured coordinates.

How does location resolution convert a string into structured coordinates?▼

Location resolution converts a standard location string into precise structured coordinates by querying the Google Places API. This mechanism matches your text input to exact geographic points, enabling accurate local discovery for mobile applications.

Can I use place search for location-based services in mobile applications?▼

Yes, you can use place search for location-based services in mobile applications. The Skill is designed to facilitate discovering nearby points of interest, making it ideal for integrating local discovery features into mobile environments.

What's the best way to search for coffee shops within a specific radius?▼

The best way to search for coffee shops within a specific radius is to provide a natural language query including your distance constraint, such as "coffee shops within 1 km". The Google Places API processes these parameters to return relevant nearby locations.

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