local-places

Name: local-places
Availability: InStock
Author: Deskaunedsei

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

Updated Jan 26, 2026

Search Tags:#local search #location #places #restaurants #api proxy #google maps

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Deskaunedsei1983/loc_clawdbot_01 --skill local-places-deskaunedsei1983

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/Deskaunedsei1983/loc_clawdbot_01/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Deskaunedsei1983/loc_clawdbot_01 --skill local-places-deskaunedsei1983

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find 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

Search for Places: Find businesses based on queries, location, and filters (e.g., open now, rating, price).
Resolve Locations: Convert vague location descriptions into specific, addressable places.
Get Place Details: Retrieve in-depth information about a specific place, including phone number and website.
Use Case: Planning a dinner? Ask the AI to find "highly-rated Italian restaurants open now near downtown" and get a list with addresses and ratings.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to search for a coffee shop 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 using the Google Places API with text queries and location bias?▼

Search for local places by running a local FastAPI proxy that queries the Google Places API, enabling text-based searches with location bias, type filtering, and open status. You provide the search query and coordinates to retrieve matching results.

Can I filter Google Places API search results by rating and price level?▼

Filtering Google Places API results by rating and price level is supported when querying through the local proxy. You can refine text-based searches to return only places matching specific price ranges or minimum rating thresholds.

Do I need a Google Places API key to find local restaurants and cafes with this proxy?▼

A Google Places API key is required to find local restaurants and cafes. You must set the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable and have a running FastAPI server to execute searches and retrieve place details.

What's the best way to get detailed information like phone numbers for a specific place?▼

Get detailed information like phone numbers and websites by using the place details retrieval feature. After searching for local places, you resolve the specific place identifier to fetch in-depth contact data from the Google Places API proxy.

Why does resolving vague location descriptions require a running FastAPI server?▼

Resolving vague location descriptions into specific addresses requires a running FastAPI server because the server acts as the local proxy handling the Google Places API requests. Without this server active, the text-based search queries cannot execute.

What are the limitations of using a local FastAPI proxy for location searches?▼

Limitations of using a local FastAPI proxy for location searches include the dependency on a continuously running server and a valid GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY. If the server stops or the key is missing, the proxy cannot execute text-based searches or retrieve details.