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local-search

Search Google Maps places and businesses via x402 MCP endpoints.

3|3|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#MCP#local search#endpoints#enrichment#Google Maps#place search#nearby
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Merit-Systems/x402scan-skills --skill local-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-search
Source: https://github.com/Merit-Systems/x402scan-skills/tree/main/skills/local-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Merit-Systems/x402scan-skills --skill local-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables discovering places and businesses by querying protected Google Maps data via the x402 MCP.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text searches to locate places by name or type, and nearby searches to find options in a region.
  • Retrieve basic information (name, address, rating) or request full place details (reviews, hours, contact info) for deeper comparisons.
  • Use cases include finding restaurants, stores, or services within an area, and building curated lists for decision making.

Quick Start

  • Discover endpoints with x402.discover_api_endpoints(url="https://enrichx402.com")
  • Perform a text search with x402.fetch(url="https://enrichx402.com/api/google-maps/text-search/partial", method="POST", body={"textQuery": "coffee shops in Downtown"} )
  • Retrieve details with x402.fetch(url="https://enrichx402.com/api/google-maps/place-details/partial", method="POST", body={"placeId": "ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4"})

Frequently Asked Questions about local-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for nearby places and businesses using Google Maps data?▼

You can search for nearby places by calling the x402 MCP protected endpoints to query Google Maps data. Use a POST request to the text-search endpoint with a body containing your textQuery to retrieve matching places and businesses in a specific region.

Can I retrieve full place details like reviews and hours from a Google Maps search?▼

Yes, retrieving full place details is supported. After obtaining a placeId from your initial Google Maps search, send a POST request to the place-details endpoint to get deeper information including reviews, operating hours, and contact info for detailed comparisons.

What's the best way to discover available API endpoints for Google Maps place search?▼

To discover available API endpoints for Google Maps place search, use the x402.discover_api_endpoints function with the enrichx402.com URL. This returns the exact protected endpoint paths you need to execute text searches and retrieve place details.

How do I find restaurants or stores within a specific area using an MCP?▼

To find restaurants or stores within a specific area, use the x402 MCP to perform a text-based search. Send a POST request to the google-maps text-search endpoint with a query like "coffee shops in Downtown" to locate matching places and build curated lists.

Does this Google Maps local search require discovering endpoints before making queries?▼

Yes, endpoint discovery is required. You must first use x402.discover_api_endpoints to retrieve the exact protected paths from the x402 MCP server before you can successfully execute any text searches or place detail retrievals for Google Maps data.

What is the difference between basic and full place details when querying Google Maps data?▼

Basic place details provide fundamental information like name, address, and rating, while full place details offer deeper data including reviews, operating hours, and contact information for comprehensive decision making and business comparisons.

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