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local-places

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

Updated Jan 29, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#local#places#restaurants#google maps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/balaraj74/F.R.I.D.A.Y --skill local-places-balaraj74
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/balaraj74/F.R.I.D.A.Y/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/balaraj74/F.R.I.D.A.Y --skill local-places-balaraj74

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users discover and get details about local places like restaurants, cafes, and more, by leveraging the Google Places API through a local proxy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Location Resolution: Accurately identifies and resolves user-provided location strings (e.g., "Soho, London") into structured data.
  • Place Searching: Finds places based on queries, with options for filtering by type, opening hours, rating, and price level.
  • Place Details: Retrieves comprehensive information about a specific place, including address, rating, phone number, and website.
  • Use Case: A user asks, "Find a highly-rated, open Italian restaurant near me in downtown." The skill first resolves "downtown" to a specific location, then searches for Italian restaurants matching the criteria, and finally presents the results.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to search for coffee shops that are open now near a specific latitude and longitude.

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 places and restaurants using the Google Places API?▼

You can search for local places using the Google Places API by running a local FastAPI proxy server. This skill resolves user-provided location strings and retrieves matching place details based on free-text queries.

Do I need a Google Places API key to find nearby restaurants and cafes?▼

Yes, finding nearby restaurants and cafes requires a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable. You must configure this key before the local FastAPI server can query the Google Places API.

How do I filter local place searches by opening hours, rating, or price level?▼

To filter local place searches, you provide free-text queries to the running FastAPI server. The skill applies your specified filters for opening hours, rating, and price level to return matching places.

How does location resolution work when searching for places near a specific area?▼

Location resolution works by taking user-provided location strings, such as "Soho, London," and converting them into structured data. This resolved location anchors the subsequent Google Places API search.

Can I retrieve detailed information like phone numbers and websites for a specific place?▼

Yes, you can retrieve detailed information for a specific place. The skill returns comprehensive place details, including the address, rating, phone number, and website URL from the Google Places API.

What is required to run the local FastAPI server for Google Maps place searches?▼

Running the local FastAPI server for Google Maps place searches requires the uvicorn server application. You must have uvicorn running locally alongside a valid GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable.

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