maps

Name: maps
Availability: InStock
Author: plaidmustache

Geocode places and discover nearby POIs, routes, and timezones using OpenStreetMap data via CLI tool.

Updated May 4, 2026

Search Tags:#routing #maps #geocoding #poi #openstreetmap #nominatim

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill maps-plaidmustache

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab/tree/main/skills/productivity/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill maps-plaidmustache

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Location intelligence with OpenStreetMap data enables geocoding, nearby POI search, routing, and timezone lookups without API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

Geocode place names and addresses
Find nearby POIs by category around a point
Compute travel distances and routes between two points
Retrieve timezone information for coordinates
Use cases include location search in chat assistants, mapping apps, delivery routing, and data analysis.

Quick Start

Geocode 'Eiffel Tower', search for nearby POIs, and compute a driving route to the Louvre.

Frequently Asked Questions about maps

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I geocode addresses and find coordinates using OpenStreetMap data?▼

OpenStreetMap geocoding resolves place names and addresses to coordinates. This Skill uses Nominatim and Overpass open data to geocode locations and discover nearby points of interest without requiring API keys.

Can I calculate driving routes and travel distances without an API key?▼

Yes, routing and travel distance calculations work without API keys. The Skill leverages OSRM via a pure-Python CLI tool to compute routes and travel distances between two points across desktop and mobile environments.

What's the best way to search for nearby points of interest by category?▼

Searching nearby POIs by category is handled through Overpass queries. The Skill finds nearby points of interest around a specified coordinate, enabling location search in chat assistants, mapping apps, and data analysis.

Do I need API keys to retrieve timezone information for geographic coordinates?▼

No API keys are needed to retrieve timezone information for coordinates. The Skill provides timezone lookups alongside geocoding and routing using open data, covering use cases from delivery routing to location search.

Does this geocoding and routing tool work across desktop and mobile environments?▼

The geocoding and routing tool works across desktop and mobile environments. It relies on OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Overpass, and OSRM via a pure-Python CLI tool, requiring no external API keys to function.