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Geocodes, searches POIs, routes, and looks up timezones via OpenStreetMap and OSRM.

1|Updated May 21, 2026
Search Tags:#routing#timezone#geocoding#POI search#location intelligence
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/blueskies1818/hermesALIone --skill maps-blueskies1818
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/blueskies1818/hermesALIone/tree/main/Agent/skills/productivity/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/blueskies1818/hermesALIone --skill maps-blueskies1818

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies location-based tasks such as geocoding, POI search, routing, and timezone lookup using OpenStreetMap and OSRM, providing efficient and free location intelligence without the need for API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Geocoding: Convert place names to coordinates.
  • Reverse Geocoding: Get the address from coordinates.
  • POI Search: Find points of interest like restaurants, hospitals, etc., by category and location.
  • Routing: Get turn-by-turn directions between two places.
  • Timezone Information: Get timezone information for a location.
  • Use Case: For a user in a foreign city, this Skill can be used to find nearby restaurants, calculate the distance and time to another location, and check the local time.

Quick Start

Search for "Italian restaurants near the Colosseum" using the maps skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about maps

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find points of interest near a specific location without an API key?▼

POI search can be performed using OpenStreetMap data to find nearby points of interest like restaurants or hospitals by category and location. This location intelligence approach requires no API keys and utilizes terminal access to execute script-based queries.

Can I get turn-by-turn routing directions between two places for free?▼

Turn-by-turn routing directions are calculated for free using OSRM, an open-source routing engine. You simply provide the origin and destination place names or coordinates to generate the travel route without needing any external API keys.

What is geocoding and how does it work with OpenStreetMap data?▼

Geocoding is the process of converting place names into geographic coordinates using OpenStreetMap data. This Skill performs forward geocoding to translate addresses into latitude and longitude, alongside reverse geocoding to retrieve addresses from existing coordinates.

Do I need an API key to perform timezone lookup and reverse geocoding?▼

No API key is needed to perform timezone lookup or reverse geocoding. This Skill leverages OpenStreetMap and OSRM directly through Python standard library scripts, providing free location intelligence without external authentication or paid service dependencies.

Does this location intelligence tool work for travel planning in foreign cities?▼

Yes, location intelligence supports travel planning in foreign cities by combining POI search, routing, and timezone lookup. You can find nearby restaurants, calculate distance and travel time to destinations, and check local time using terminal-based Python scripts.

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