maps

Name: maps
Availability: InStock
Author: Nitish

Perform geocoding, POI search, routing, and timezone queries via OpenStreetMap and OSRM.

Updated Jun 26, 2026

Search Tags:#navigation #timezone #geocoding #POI search #location intelligence

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill maps-nitish-gitbit

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom/tree/main/skills/productivity/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill maps-nitish-gitbit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies location-based inquiries by integrating geocoding, POI search, routing, and timezone information via OpenStreetMap/OSRM, reducing the need for manual location-based research.

Core Features & Use Cases

Geocoding: Convert place names into latitude and longitude coordinates.
Point of Interest (POI) Search: Find nearby businesses, landmarks, and more.
Routing: Get directions and travel time estimates between locations.
Timezone Information: Retrieve timezone details for any coordinate.
Use Case: Need to find a nearby coffee shop with a quick route from your current location? Use this Skill to discover nearby places, calculate the travel time, and get turn-by-turn navigation.

Quick Start

Search for "Starbucks near me" 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 perform geocoding to convert place names into coordinates?▼

Geocoding converts place names into latitude and longitude coordinates by integrating with OpenStreetMap and Nominatim, enabling you to pinpoint any location for mapping and navigation tasks.

Can I find nearby businesses and landmarks using POI search?▼

POI search finds nearby businesses and landmarks by querying OpenStreetMap data, allowing you to discover points of interest like coffee shops around your current location.

How do I get routing directions and travel time estimates between locations?▼

Routing provides directions and travel time estimates between locations using OSRM, delivering turn-by-turn navigation and route calculations for your journey.

Does this location intelligence tool require terminal access to work?▼

This location intelligence tool requires terminal access and uses Python's stdlib to perform geocoding, POI search, routing, and timezone retrieval via OpenStreetMap and OSRM APIs.

What is the best way to retrieve timezone information for specific coordinates?▼

Retrieving timezone information uses coordinate inputs to return specific timezone details, integrating location intelligence data to identify the correct local time zone for any global point.