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osm-nz

Query the OpenStreetMap Overpass API for nearby New Zealand points of interest.

24|6|Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#json output#geospatial#openstreetmap#nearby search#overpass api#poi discovery
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill osm-nz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: osm-nz
Source: https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills/tree/main/skills/osm-nz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill osm-nz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of quickly discovering what is nearby in New Zealand with structured, agent-friendly point-of-interest data instead of manually searching maps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Nearby POI search: Query the public OpenStreetMap Overpass API to list amenities, shops, attractions, and services around a given latitude/longitude.
  • Category filters: Narrow results using purpose-built categories like food, grocery, outdoors, culture, attractions, sports, shopping, transport, and worship.
  • Agent-ready output: Return results as sorted human-readable output or JSON for chaining into downstream workflows (e.g., recommendations, itinerary drafting, research).

Quick Start

Use the osm-nz skill to fetch the closest food and dining options within 2 km of Auckland coordinates -36.8485 174.7633.

Frequently Asked Questions about osm-nz

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find nearby points of interest in New Zealand using OpenStreetMap?▼

You can find nearby New Zealand points of interest by querying the OpenStreetMap Overpass API around a specific latitude and longitude coordinate to discover restaurants, shops, and parks.

Can I filter OpenStreetMap POI search results by specific categories?▼

Yes, you can filter OpenStreetMap POI search results using purpose-built categories like food, grocery, outdoors, culture, attractions, sports, shopping, transport, and worship.

How do I get structured JSON output from an Overpass API nearby search?▼

You can get structured JSON output from an Overpass API nearby search by enabling the option to return sorted POIs that include distance and travel-mode estimates for workflow chaining.

What are the limitations of querying OpenStreetMap data for New Zealand?▼

Limitations of querying OpenStreetMap data include enforced New Zealand geographical boundaries and a capped search radius for safety, requiring public read-only HTTP POST requests to the Overpass API.

Does the Overpass API nearby search support travel mode estimates?▼

Yes, the Overpass API nearby search supports optional travel-mode estimates and distance calculations included within the structured JSON output for discovered points of interest.

What is the best way to discover nearby amenities around a specific coordinate in New Zealand?▼

The best way to discover nearby amenities is providing a New Zealand latitude and longitude to the Overpass API, which returns sorted points of interest with optional category filtering.

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