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local-places

Search and resolve local places via a FastAPI proxy to Google Places API.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
Search Tags:#local search#location#places#restaurants#api proxy#google maps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cogpy/clawcog --skill local-places-cogpy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/cogpy/clawcog/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cogpy/clawcog --skill local-places-cogpy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search for Places: Find businesses based on text queries and filters (e.g., "italian restaurant open now").
  • Resolve Locations: Convert natural language location descriptions (e.g., "Soho, London") into structured geographical data.
  • Get Place Details: Retrieve in-depth information about a specific place, including address, rating, hours, and phone number.
  • Use Case: Planning a dinner? Ask the assistant to find "highly-rated sushi restaurants near me that are open now" and get a list of options with their addresses and ratings.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to search for a coffee shop near the Eiffel Tower.

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 can use a local FastAPI server that proxies requests, allowing text-based searches with location bias and filters like "italian restaurant open now".

What do I need to set up to resolve natural language locations into geographical data?▼

Resolving natural language locations into geographical data requires setting up a local FastAPI server and configuring the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable to proxy location string resolution requests.

Can I get place details like addresses and ratings from a text search?▼

Yes, you can retrieve in-depth place details including addresses, ratings, hours, and phone numbers by performing a text-based search for businesses through the local API proxy.

Does the local-places skill require any external dependencies to run?▼

The local-places skill requires a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable and a local FastAPI server setup to function, but lists no external package dependencies for installation.

What's the best way to find nearby businesses with specific filters?▼

The best way to find nearby businesses with specific filters is using a local API proxy that supports text-based searches with location bias, enabling queries like highly-rated sushi restaurants open now.

Why does my local places search fail to return results?▼

Your local places search may fail if the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable is missing or invalid, or if the local FastAPI server setup was not completed correctly before querying.

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