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local-places

Resolve natural-language place queries into structured results via a Google Places API proxy.

Updated Feb 16, 2026
Search Tags:#fastapi#local-search#geocoding#location-resolution#google-places#place-details#places
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RobbyMo81/assistantrobby --skill local-places-robbymo81
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/RobbyMo81/assistantrobby/tree/main/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RobbyMo81/assistantrobby --skill local-places-robbymo81

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts vague natural-language location requests into structured place results so agents can present reliable nearby options without manual API calls or parsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Location resolution: Turn ambiguous place text (for example "near me" or "Soho, London") into candidate locations to bias searches.
  • Filtered place search: Search nearby places with filters for type, open_now, min_rating, and price_levels, and support pagination via next_page_token.
  • Place details retrieval: Fetch full place details (address, phone, website, hours) for a selected result.
  • Use case: An assistant resolves a user's vague location, asks preferences (open now, rating), lists numbered results, and returns details for the selected venue.

Quick Start

Start the local FastAPI server with GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY configured and ask the skill to resolve a location then search for nearby coffee shops.

Frequently Asked Questions about local-places

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I resolve ambiguous natural-language location queries into structured place results?▼

To resolve ambiguous locations into structured place results, use a local proxy that queries a location resolution endpoint. This converts vague text like "near me" into candidate coordinates to bias your subsequent place searches.

What's the best way to search nearby places with filters like open_now and min_rating?▼

The best way to search nearby places with filters like open_now and min_rating is to send a request to a local search proxy. The proxy applies your specified type, rating, and price filters, returning matching venue results with pagination support.

Do I need a running FastAPI server to use this local places search proxy?▼

Yes, you need a running FastAPI server to use this local places search proxy. It must expose specific endpoints for searching and resolving locations, and require a valid Google Places API key configured in your environment variables.

How do I fetch full place details for a selected venue using a place_id?▼

To fetch full place details for a selected venue, call the local proxy's place details endpoint using the venue's place_id. This retrieves comprehensive information including the address, phone number, website, and operating hours.

Can I paginate Google Places search results through a local proxy?▼

Yes, you can paginate Google Places search results through a local proxy by using the next_page_token. The proxy accepts this token in subsequent search requests to retrieve the following page of structured place results.

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