local-places

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

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lehalpaul/agents --skill local-places-lehalpaul
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/lehalpaul/agents/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lehalpaul/agents --skill local-places-lehalpaul

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users find specific types of places (like restaurants or cafes) in their vicinity by leveraging the Google Places API through a local proxy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Location Resolution: Accurately identifies and resolves user-provided location names into geographical coordinates.
  • Place Searching: Filters and searches for places based on various criteria such as type, open status, rating, and price level.
  • Place Details Retrieval: Fetches comprehensive information about a specific place, including address, phone number, and website.
  • Use Case: A user asks, "Find a highly-rated, open Italian restaurant near me that's not too expensive." This Skill can resolve "near me" to coordinates, search for Italian restaurants matching the criteria, and present the results.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to search for a coffee shop near the coordinates 40.7128, -74.0060.

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 FastAPI proxy to filter results by type, open status, rating, and price level. This approach allows detailed place searching with location bias and text-based location resolution.

How do I resolve user-provided location names into geographical coordinates for a places search?

You resolve user-provided location names into geographical coordinates by using text-based location resolution within the API proxy. This translates vague queries like 'near me' into precise coordinates to bias the search for nearby places.

Do I need an API key to find local places with a FastAPI proxy?

Yes, you need a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable for authentication to find local places with the FastAPI proxy. The API key is required to access the Google Places API and retrieve details like addresses and phone numbers.

What kind of place details can I retrieve using the Google Places API?

Using the Google Places API, you can retrieve comprehensive place details including the address, phone number, and website. The search also supports filtering places by open status, rating, and price level.

Can I filter Google Places API results by open status and price level?

Yes, you can filter Google Places API results by open status, rating, and price level. The proxy supports detailed filtering criteria alongside location bias to find specific types of places like affordable, open restaurants.