local-pois

Retrieve detailed business data for local points of interest by ID.

164|11|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brave/brave-search-skills --skill local-pois
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-pois
Source: https://github.com/brave/brave-search-skills/tree/main/skills/local-pois
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brave/brave-search-skills --skill local-pois

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill retrieves detailed information about local businesses and points of interest (POIs) that are often difficult to find through standard web searches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detailed POI Information: Fetches full business details including ratings, hours, contact information, and addresses.
  • Location-Aware Results: Can calculate distances from a specified user location.
  • Use Case: After finding a few restaurant names via a web search, use this Skill to get their exact opening hours, phone numbers, and customer ratings to decide where to go.

Quick Start

Use the local-pois skill to get details for the POI ID 'loc4CQWMJWLD4VBEBZ62XQLJTGK6YCJEEJDNAAAAAAA='.

Frequently Asked Questions about local-pois

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get detailed business information for local points of interest?

To get detailed business information for local points of interest, you use a search API to retrieve specific POI IDs and then fetch comprehensive data including contact details, ratings, and operating hours for up to 20 locations per request.

Can I calculate distance to a local business using location data?

Yes, you can calculate distance to a local business by supplying optional location headers in your API request, which enables the system to compute and return the distance from the specified user location to the POI.

What is the maximum number of POIs I can look up in a single request?

You can look up detailed business data for a maximum of 20 points of interest per single request using the POI lookup functionality.

How do I find opening hours and phone numbers for a business found via web search?

To find opening hours and phone numbers for a business found via web search, retrieve the business's unique POI ID from the search results and use it to fetch the exact contact information and operating hours.

Do I need a prior web search to use the local business lookup?

Yes, you need a prior web search with a location filter to obtain the specific POI IDs required as input for retrieving the detailed local business data.

Can I specify distance units when retrieving location data?

Yes, you can specify distance unit preferences through optional headers when retrieving location data to ensure the distance calculations match your required measurement system.