local-places

Resolve and search Google Places data for natural-language location queries.

5|Updated Jan 31, 2026

Search Tags:#local search #location search #google places #maps api #place resolution #venue discovery

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill local-places-kcns008

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill local-places-kcns008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of turning vague location requests into reliable place results, helping users quickly find restaurants, cafes, shops, and venues with accurate details.

Core Features & Use Cases

Location Resolution: Convert informal or ambiguous place names into structured geographic matches.
Place Search: Search nearby businesses and venues with filters for type, open status, rating, and price level.
Place Details: Retrieve address, coordinates, hours, phone number, website, and other place metadata.
Use Case: A user asks for a highly rated coffee shop near Soho, London, and the Skill resolves the area, searches with the right bias, and returns a ranked shortlist.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to resolve a location and search for matching places nearby, such as a coffee shop in Soho, London with a high rating and open-now filter.

Frequently Asked Questions about local-places

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I search nearby places using natural language location queries?▼

To search nearby places, you provide an informal location query like "coffee shop in Soho" and the Skill resolves the area into structured geographic matches, returning a ranked shortlist of venues with addresses, coordinates, and hours.

Does Google Places API search work with open status and rating filters?▼

Yes, Google Places API search supports validated filters for open status, rating, and price level. You can apply these bounded search parameters to narrow down nearby business and venue discovery results.

What do I need to run local place search and resolution requests?▼

You need a localhost Google Places API proxy to run local place search and resolution requests. The Skill requires API-key-backed requests routed through this proxy to validate filters and support pagination.

Can I retrieve phone numbers and websites for venues found through location search?▼

Yes, you can retrieve phone numbers and websites through location search. The Skill fetches place details including address, coordinates, hours, phone number, and website metadata for resolved venues like restaurants and shops.

What is the best way to resolve ambiguous place names into structured geographic matches?▼

The best way to resolve ambiguous place names is using natural-language location resolution, which converts informal area names into structured geographic matches to bias a nearby place search and return accurate venue results.

Why does nearby place discovery require bounded search parameters?▼

Nearby place discovery requires bounded search parameters to ensure API-key-backed requests remain scoped to validated filters like type and open status, preventing unbounded queries and supporting accurate pagination of results.