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Geocode locations, search points of interest, and calculate routes.

1|1|Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#timezone#location search#geocoding#route planning#POI search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2 --skill maps-ldzhhxx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2/tree/main/hermes-agent/skills/productivity/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2 --skill maps-ldzhhxx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies location-based queries, providing geocoding, POI search, routing, and timezone information without the need for API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Geocoding: Convert place names to coordinates.
  • POI Search: Find nearby points of interest (POIs) by category.
  • Routing: Calculate travel distance and time between locations.
  • Timezone Information: Get timezone details for any location.
  • Use Case: Need to find the nearest restaurant in a new city? Use this Skill to search for nearby restaurants and get directions.

Quick Start

Use the maps skill to find nearby restaurants at my current location.

Frequently Asked Questions about maps

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform geocoding to convert place names into coordinates without an API key?▼

Geocoding converts place names to coordinates using OpenStreetMap and Nominatim without requiring API keys. You can resolve location queries to precise latitude and longitude coordinates directly for mapping or navigation purposes.

Can I search for nearby points of interest by category like restaurants?▼

POI search finds nearby points of interest by category using the Overpass API. You can locate amenities like restaurants in a new city and retrieve their exact geographic coordinates for navigation.

How do I calculate travel distance and time for route planning between two locations?▼

Route planning calculates travel distance and time between locations using OSRM. You can determine the efficient path and estimated duration for your journey without needing external mapping keys.

What is the best way to get timezone information for a specific location?▼

Timezone information retrieval provides exact timezone details for any location using TimeAPI.io. You can obtain accurate local time data for travel scheduling or global coordination across regions.

Does this location intelligence approach work for navigation and local search?▼

Location intelligence handles navigation and local search tasks natively. It integrates geocoding, POI search, routing, and timezone data to support travel planning and local area exploration directly.

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