local-places

Search and resolve local place information through a Google Places API proxy.

93|20|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills --skill local-places-seedprod
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-places
Source: https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/local-places
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills --skill local-places-seedprod

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows an agent to efficiently search for and resolve information about local places, such as restaurants, cafes, and other points of interest, by leveraging a local Google Places API proxy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Location Resolution: Accurately identifies and resolves user-provided location strings into structured geographical data.
  • Place Searching: Enables searching for places based on various criteria like type, open status, rating, and price level, with optional location biasing.
  • Place Details Retrieval: Fetches comprehensive details for a specific place, including contact information and operating hours.
  • Use Case: A user asks, "Find a highly-rated, open Italian restaurant near me that's not too expensive." The agent uses this Skill to resolve "near me" to a specific location, then searches for Italian restaurants matching the criteria, and finally presents the best options.

Quick Start

Use the local-places skill to search for coffee shops near the Eiffel Tower, ensuring they are open now and have a minimum rating of 4.0.

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 places using the Google Maps API in a FastAPI workflow?

To search for local places, this Skill provides a local proxy for the Google Places API. It enables agentic workflows to find restaurants and venues by running a FastAPI server with a valid Google Maps API key configured in the environment.

Can I filter Google Places search results by rating, open status, and price level?

Yes, you can filter Google Places search results by open status, rating, and price level. The proxy supports optional location biasing to accurately resolve user queries into structured geographical data for matching venues.

What do I need to resolve location strings into structured geographical data for agents?

You need a running FastAPI server and a valid Google Places API key configured in your environment. This setup allows the agent to accurately resolve user-provided location strings into structured geographical data for real-time lookups.

How do I fetch comprehensive contact information and operating hours for a specific venue?

You fetch place details by querying the local proxy with a specific place identifier. This retrieves comprehensive venue information, including contact details and operating hours, directly from the Google Places API.

Does this local places proxy require a fastapi server to discover nearby restaurants?

Yes, finding nearby restaurants requires a running FastAPI server. The Skill acts as a local proxy bridging agentic workflows with the Google Places API to facilitate real-time location-based data discovery.

What are the limitations of using a local proxy for Google Maps place searches?

The primary limitation is its dependency on a valid Google Places API key and a continuously running FastAPI server. Without these configured environment prerequisites, the agentic workflow cannot execute location resolution or venue searches.