maps

Resolve place names and coordinates into addresses, POIs, routes, and timezones.

Updated May 4, 2026

Search Tags:#routing #timezone #maps #geocoding #openstreetmap #osrm #poi search

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar --skill maps-jamesfincher

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar/tree/main/skills/productivity/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar --skill maps-jamesfincher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It removes the friction of converting place names or coordinates into addresses, nearby points of interest, and route details you can act on right away.

Core Features & Use Cases

Geocoding & Reverse Geocoding: Convert a place name to latitude/longitude and convert coordinates back into a readable address.
POI Search & Discovery: Find nearby restaurants, hospitals, pharmacies, hotels, and many other category-based places using free OpenStreetMap data.
Distance & Turn-by-Turn Directions: Get travel distance/time and step-by-step navigation using OSRM, plus timezone lookup for any coordinates.

Quick Start

Use the maps skill to find nearby restaurants for a Telegram location pin by asking: Find cafes near 48.8584, 2.2945 with a 1500m radius.

Frequently Asked Questions about maps

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find nearby points of interest using OpenStreetMap coordinates?▼

To find nearby POIs using OpenStreetMap, provide coordinates and a search radius. The skill queries Overpass to discover category-based places like restaurants or hospitals within your specified bounding box.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions and routing with OSRM?▼

Yes, you can get turn-by-turn directions and routing with OSRM. The skill calculates travel distance, estimated time, and step-by-step navigation between two places based on your selected travel mode.

What is the best way to reverse geocode latitude and longitude into a readable address?▼

The best way to reverse geocode coordinates into a readable address is by using Nominatim. The skill resolves latitude and longitude pins into actionable addresses while automatically enforcing rate limits and retries.

Does this geocoding tool provide timezone lookup for specific coordinates?▼

Yes, this geocoding tool provides timezone lookup for specific coordinates. It uses TimeAPI.io to resolve any latitude and longitude into accurate timezone data alongside address and routing information.

How do I convert a place name to latitude and longitude for mapping?▼

You can convert a place name to latitude and longitude for mapping through geocoding. The skill uses OpenStreetMap Nominatim to resolve place names into precise coordinates ready for POI search and routing.

Are there limitations when using Nominatim for batch geocoding?▼

When using Nominatim for geocoding, strict rate limiting applies. The skill enforces these rate limits and implements retries for resilient API calls, but heavy batch processing may be slowed to comply with usage policies.