location-skill

Retrieve Android device GPS coordinates and location metadata.

356|66|Updated Oct 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zeenie-ai/MachinaOS --skill location-skill-zeenie-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: location-skill
Source: https://github.com/zeenie-ai/MachinaOS/tree/main/server/skills/android_agent/location-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zeenie-ai/MachinaOS --skill location-skill-zeenie-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Location-skill removes the manual hassle of checking your phone’s GPS app by retrieving real-time device coordinates and location quality details for downstream workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time GPS coordinates: Returns latitude and longitude for the current device position.
  • Location quality and movement context: Provides altitude, accuracy, speed, bearing, and timestamp to judge reliability and motion.
  • Provider-aware results: Indicates whether the fix comes from gps, network, or fused sources.
  • Use Case: When you need “where am I right now?” for context-aware automation like sending your current position to someone.

Quick Start

Ask the Location tool to perform the "status" action to fetch your current GPS coordinates and related location metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about location-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time GPS coordinates from an Android device for automation?

To retrieve real-time GPS coordinates from an Android device, trigger a location status action that returns current latitude and longitude along with accuracy, speed, provider, and timestamp metadata.

What location data is available when tracking Android GPS coordinates on demand?

Tracking Android GPS coordinates provides latitude, longitude, altitude, accuracy, speed, bearing, and timestamp, while also indicating whether the fix comes from gps, network, or fused providers.

Does Android location tracking provide provider-aware results for geofencing validation?

Yes, Android location tracking provides provider-aware results by indicating whether the fix originates from gps, network, or fused sources, which helps validate geofence entry and judge location reliability.

Can I use Android GPS location data to share my current position with someone?

Yes, you can use Android GPS location data to share your current position by retrieving real-time device coordinates and passing the structured latitude and longitude output to a downstream sharing workflow.

Why does my Android location tracking return an error instead of coordinates?

Android location tracking returns an error response when the device location is unavailable, ensuring downstream automations know the GPS fix failed rather than processing invalid or missing coordinates.

Do I need a specific location status action to fetch Android GPS metadata?

Yes, you need to request a location status action to fetch Android GPS metadata, which queries the device and returns structured coordinates plus accuracy, speed, provider, and timestamp fields.