maps

Geocode locations, discover points of interest, and calculate routes using Nominatim, Overpass, and OSRM.

Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gztcode/my-skills --skill maps-gztcode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/gztcode/my-skills/tree/main/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gztcode/my-skills --skill maps-gztcode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for location-based intelligence, providing a comprehensive set of tools for geocoding, finding nearby places, and calculating routes and distances.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Geocoding: Convert place names to coordinates and coordinates to addresses.
  • Nearby Places: Discover points of interest (POIs) within a specified area or location.
  • Routing and Distance: Calculate driving, walking, and cycling routes with travel time and distance.
  • Use Case: Imagine you are planning a trip. Use this Skill to find restaurants near your destination, calculate the drive time from your starting point, and get step-by-step walking directions.

Quick Start

To get directions from Times Square in New York to Central Park, use the directions command.

Frequently Asked Questions about maps

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get driving directions and calculate travel time between two locations?

To get driving directions and calculate travel time, use the `directions` command to calculate driving, walking, and cycling routes with travel time and distance using OSRM.

What is geocoding and how can I convert place names to coordinates?

Geocoding is the process of converting place names to coordinates and coordinates back to addresses. This Skill handles geocoding conversions using the open-source Nominatim API.

How do I find nearby points of interest within a specific area?

To find nearby points of interest within a specified area, use the nearby places feature to discover POIs using the Overpass API for spatial intelligence lookups.

Do I need any external API keys to perform routing and distance calculation?

No external API keys are required for routing and distance calculation. The Skill operates entirely using open-source APIs and tools such as Nominatim, Overpass, and OSRM.

Can I use this for trip planning to find restaurants near my destination?

Yes, you can use this for trip planning to find nearby restaurants, calculate drive time from your starting point, and get step-by-step walking directions.

What are the limitations of using open-source APIs for location intelligence?

Limitations of using open-source APIs for location intelligence include reliance on public Nominatim, Overpass, and OSRM instances, which may enforce rate limits and affect routing availability.