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Geocode locations, search POIs, route, and get timezone data via OpenStreetMap APIs.

Updated Sep 28, 2021
Search Tags:#routing#navigation#timezone#geocoding#POI search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/XyHalcyon/config-files --skill maps-xyhalcyon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/XyHalcyon/config-files/tree/main/hermes/skills/productivity/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/XyHalcyon/config-files --skill maps-xyhalcyon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies location-based queries, providing efficient access to geocoding, POI searches, routing, and timezone information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Geocoding: Convert place names to latitude and longitude coordinates.
  • Reverse Geocoding: Retrieve addresses from latitude and longitude coordinates.
  • POI Search: Find points of interest (POIs) within a specified radius or address.
  • Routing: Calculate driving, walking, and cycling routes between locations.
  • Timezone Information: Determine the timezone for a given location.
  • Use Case: If you need to find the nearest restaurants to a specific location or calculate the travel time between two points, this Skill can help you efficiently.

Quick Start

Use the maps skill to find nearby restaurants at your current location by saying 'show me restaurants near me'.

Frequently Asked Questions about maps

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert place names to latitude and longitude coordinates for geocoding?▼

Geocoding converts place names to latitude and longitude coordinates. This Skill uses the Nominatim API to retrieve exact geographic coordinates for any specified location name.

Can I calculate driving, walking, and cycling routes between two locations?▼

Yes, you can calculate driving, walking, and cycling routes between locations. The Skill leverages the OSRM API to determine travel paths and estimated navigation times.

How do I find points of interest within a specified radius of an address?▼

POI search finds points of interest within a specified radius or address. It queries the Overpass API to locate nearby amenities like restaurants based on your location input.

Do I need Python 3.8 or higher to run this navigation and routing tool?▼

Yes, Python 3.8 or higher is required to run this tool. The Skill operates as a standalone script without external dependencies to provide location intelligence and routing.

Does this tool work with OpenStreetMap data to determine timezone information?▼

Yes, it determines timezone information for a given location using OpenStreetMap data. The Skill integrates OpenStreetMap APIs to provide accurate timezone details alongside geocoding results.

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