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local-places

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

1|Updated Jan 30, 2026
Search Tags:#api#search#location#places#restaurants#google maps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iliagerman/mordecai --skill local-places-iliagerman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/iliagerman/mordecai/tree/main/skills/shared/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iliagerman/mordecai --skill local-places-iliagerman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires fastapi, httpx, local_places, pydantic, uvicorn, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users find local points of interest like restaurants, cafes, and more, by leveraging the Google Places API through a local proxy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search for Places: Find places based on queries, location, and various filters (open now, rating, price level).
  • Resolve Locations: Convert vague location descriptions into specific addresses and coordinates.
  • Get Place Details: Retrieve in-depth information about a specific place, including address, phone number, and opening hours.
  • Use Case: Planning a trip? Ask the bot to find highly-rated, open Italian restaurants within a 1km radius of your hotel in a specific city.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to search for coffee shops 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 and places using the Google Places API?▼

You can search for local places using the Google Places API by providing a query, location coordinates, and filters like open now, rating, or price level. This proxy returns matching businesses and points of interest based on your specified radius.

How do I get place details like address and opening hours from Google Maps?▼

You get place details like address and opening hours from Google Maps by resolving the location into specific coordinates. The proxy retrieves in-depth information including phone numbers and specific addresses for any identified place.

Can I use FastAPI and httpx to find businesses within a specific radius?▼

Yes, you can use FastAPI and httpx to find businesses within a specific radius. This local proxy supports filtering local places by proximity, open now status, and rating to identify nearby services effectively.

What is the best way to convert vague location descriptions into specific coordinates?▼

The best way to convert vague location descriptions into specific coordinates is through location resolution. This feature translates general area names into precise addresses and coordinates for accurate local place discovery.

Do I need Python packages like pydantic and uvicorn to run local place searches?▼

Yes, you need Python packages like pydantic and uvicorn alongside FastAPI and httpx to run local place searches. These dependencies handle API interaction, data validation, and server operation for the local proxy.

What filters are supported when finding local points of interest like cafes?▼

Supported filters for finding local points of interest like cafes include open now status, rating, and price level. You can apply these parameters during your search to narrow down business discovery results.

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