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maps

Geocode addresses, find nearby points of interest, and calculate travel directions using OpenStreetMap, Overpass, and OSRM.

7|Updated Mar 26, 2026

Search Tags:#geocoding #points of interest #openstreetmap #location intelligence #travel directions

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/kzinmr/ai-topics --skill maps-kzinmr

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/kzinmr/ai-topics/tree/main/config/hermes/skills/_overrides/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kzinmr/ai-topics --skill maps-kzinmr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides quick and easy location intelligence by geocoding places, finding nearby places, and providing travel distance and directions without the need for an API key.

Core Features & Use Cases

Geocode Places: Convert addresses or place names into latitude and longitude coordinates.
Find Nearby Places: Locate points of interest (POIs) within a specified radius of a given location.
Travel Distance and Directions: Calculate the distance and time it takes to travel between two locations and provide turn-by-turn directions.
Use Case: Need to find the nearest restaurant or calculate driving directions to a meeting point? This Skill can help.

Quick Start

Search for nearby cafes at a specific location 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 geocode addresses to coordinates without an API key?▼

You can geocode addresses into latitude and longitude coordinates without an API key by using OpenStreetMap data. This approach converts place names directly into precise spatial coordinates for mapping.

Can I calculate travel distance and directions using open data?▼

Calculate travel distance and directions using OSRM, which provides routing, estimated travel time, and turn-by-turn guidance. It computes optimal paths between two locations using free open data.

Do I need API key authentication to find nearby points of interest?▼

No API key authentication is needed to find nearby points of interest. The system queries Overpass and OpenStreetMap directly, allowing immediate location intelligence retrieval without setup barriers.

What is the best way to get location intelligence for travel time?▼

The best way to get location intelligence for travel time is calculating routing metrics with OSRM. It returns distance estimates and duration projections between locations without API prerequisites.

Are there limitations to using OpenStreetMap for geocoding?▼

Using OpenStreetMap for geocoding means relying on community-contributed data, which may vary in address completeness and point of interest accuracy across different global regions.