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local-places

Search and resolve local places via the Google Places API through a FastAPI server.

Updated Feb 16, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#location#places#google maps#local business
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dsactivi-2/Mujo-Team --skill local-places-dsactivi-2
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/dsactivi-2/Mujo-Team/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dsactivi-2/Mujo-Team --skill local-places-dsactivi-2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of finding local businesses and points of interest 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 precise geographical coordinates.
  • Place Searching: Efficiently searches for various types of places (restaurants, cafes, etc.) based on queries, location, and filters like open status, rating, and price level.
  • Place Details Retrieval: Fetches comprehensive details for a specific place, including address, rating, phone number, and opening hours.
  • Use Case: A user asks, "Find a highly-rated, open Italian restaurant near me in New York City." The skill first resolves "New York City" to coordinates, then searches for Italian restaurants matching the criteria within a specified radius, and finally presents the results.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to search for a coffee shop near 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 businesses using the Google Places API?▼

Searching for local businesses involves sending text-based queries with location bias to the Google Places API. You can filter results by open status, minimum rating, price levels, and specific types to find precise points of interest.

Can I resolve ambiguous location text into geographical coordinates using Google Maps?▼

Yes, resolving ambiguous location text into structured geographical coordinates is supported. The system reads user-provided location strings like neighborhood names and accurately converts them into precise coordinates for location-biased searches.

What details can I retrieve for a specific place found via Google Maps?▼

You can retrieve comprehensive details including the address, rating, phone number, and opening hours for a specific place. This fetches in-depth information about a resolved point of interest after completing an initial search.

Does this local places search require a FastAPI server to run?▼

Yes, the local places search requires running a local FastAPI server. The skill leverages the Google Places API through this local proxy to handle text-based queries and location bias requests for finding businesses.

What filters can I apply when finding local points of interest with Google Maps?▼

When finding local points of interest, you can apply detailed filtering including place types, open status, minimum rating, and price levels. These filters narrow down text-based queries to return highly specific local business results.

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