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local-places

Searches and resolves local places via the Twitter API and BigQuery.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#location#restaurant#places#google maps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/caiazzop/clawdbot-personal-assistant --skill local-places-caiazzop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/caiazzop/clawdbot-personal-assistant/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/caiazzop/clawdbot-personal-assistant --skill local-places-caiazzop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users find specific types of places (like restaurants or cafes) in their vicinity by leveraging the Google Places API through a local server.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Location Resolution: Accurately identifies and resolves user-provided location descriptions into precise geographical coordinates.
  • Place Searching: Efficiently searches for places based on various criteria including type, open status, rating, and price level.
  • Detailed Information Retrieval: Fetches comprehensive details for a specific place, including address, phone number, and website.
  • Use Case: A user asks, "Find a highly-rated, open Italian restaurant near me that's not too expensive." This Skill can resolve "near me" to a specific location, search for Italian restaurants matching the criteria, and present the best options.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to search for coffee shops that are open now within 1000 meters of the coordinates 51.5137, -0.1366.

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?▼

You can search for local restaurants using the Google Places API by running a local FastAPI server. This allows you to send natural language location queries and filter search results by type, open status, rating, and price level.

Can I filter Google Maps places by open status and rating?▼

Yes, you can filter Google Maps places by open status and rating. The system processes natural language location queries to search for places and applies filters for open status, rating, price level, and place type.

Do I need a Google Places API key to resolve natural language location queries?▼

Yes, you need a Google Places API key to resolve natural language location queries. The Skill requires both this API key and a running local FastAPI server to accurately identify location descriptions and fetch detailed place information.

How do I get detailed place information like address and phone number from a location search?▼

To get detailed place information like address and phone number, the Skill retrieves comprehensive details for a specific place after resolving your location search. It fetches addresses, phone numbers, and websites via the Google Places API.

What's the best way to find highly-rated, inexpensive places near specific coordinates?▼

The best way to find highly-rated, inexpensive places near specific coordinates is to provide the coordinates directly in your query. The Skill searches for places matching your criteria within a specified radius, such as 1000 meters.

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