maps

Geocode place names, reverse geocode coordinates, and search nearby points of interest.

2|Updated May 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/freedomw1987/tree_monstor --skill maps-freedomw1987
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Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/freedomw1987/tree_monstor/tree/main/skills/productivity/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/freedomw1987/tree_monstor --skill maps-freedomw1987

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the need for paid location APIs or manual map lookups by providing free, open-source location intelligence for geocoding, points of interest search, routing, and timezone queries using only open data sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Geocoding & Reverse Geocoding: Convert place names to coordinates or coordinates to full addresses, perfect for processing location pins from chat apps.
  • Nearby POI Search: Find restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and 40+ other point of interest categories within a custom radius of any location, with distance and clickable map links.
  • Routing & Navigation: Calculate driving, walking, or cycling distance and travel time between two places, plus get turn-by-turn directions.
  • Use Case: A user sends a Telegram location pin from a café and asks for nearby pharmacies within 1km; the Skill returns a sorted list of pharmacies with distances, addresses, and tap-to-open map links.

Quick Start

Use the maps skill to find 3 nearby museums within 2km of the Eiffel Tower.

Frequently Asked Questions about maps

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a place name to coordinates or do reverse geocoding without an API key?

Geocoding place names to coordinates and reverse geocoding coordinates to addresses can be done using free OpenStreetMap Nominatim data. This Skill processes location pins from chat apps into full addresses without requiring any paid API keys.

Can I find nearby points of interest like restaurants or hospitals within a specific radius?

Nearby POI search supports 44 categories including restaurants, hospitals, and hotels. You specify a location and custom radius to receive a sorted list of points of interest with distances, addresses, and clickable map links generated via the Overpass API.

How do I calculate travel distance and get turn-by-turn directions for driving or walking?

Routing and navigation calculates travel distance and duration for driving, walking, or cycling between two places. It uses the OSRM API to generate turn-by-turn directions, eliminating the need for paid routing services.

What is the best free way to check the timezone for a global location?

Timezone lookup for any global location is performed using TimeAPI.io. This provides accurate timezone verification for travel or scheduling without external Python dependencies beyond the standard library.

Do I need to install Python packages or configure dependencies to use this mapping functionality?

No external Python packages are required beyond the standard library. This Skill relies exclusively on free open data sources including OpenStreetMap, Overpass API, OSRM, and TimeAPI.io with zero API key configuration needed.

Are there limitations to using OpenStreetMap data for nearby searches and routing?

Using OpenStreetMap Nominatim and Overpass API means nearby search and routing depend on community-contributed data accuracy. Usage is subject to the rate limits and fair use policies of these free open data sources.