goplaces

Search and retrieve Google Places API data via the goplaces CLI with JSON output.

Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nomad3/openclaw-k8s --skill goplaces-nomad3
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goplaces
Source: https://github.com/nomad3/openclaw-k8s/tree/main/package/skills/goplaces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nomad3/openclaw-k8s --skill goplaces-nomad3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of quickly finding real-world places and getting structured details without manually browsing maps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Search: Perform human-friendly place searches with filters like open-now, rating thresholds, location biasing, radius, and pagination.
  • Place Resolution & Details: Resolve ambiguous text queries into candidate places and fetch detailed information including reviews.
  • Machine-Readable Output: Use JSON output for automation scripts or deterministic pipelines.

Quick Start

Ask for nearby coffee places by running goplaces search "coffee" --open-now --min-rating 4 --limit 5.

Frequently Asked Questions about goplaces

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Google Places and get JSON output for automation scripts?▼

Google Places search results can be output as JSON for automation scripts using the goplaces CLI, enabling deterministic pipelines and scripted workflows requiring pagination and filtering.

Do I need a Google Places API key to fetch location details and reviews?▼

A Google Places API key is required to fetch location details and reviews. You must configure the GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable to resolve ambiguous text queries into candidate places.

Can I filter Google Places text searches by open-now status and minimum rating?▼

Google Places text searches support filtering by open-now status, minimum rating thresholds, location biasing, radius, and pagination to narrow down human-friendly place searches.

What is the best way to resolve ambiguous location search queries into candidate places?▼

Resolving ambiguous location search queries into candidate places is best handled via the goplaces CLI, which fetches detailed information including reviews for automated record enrichment.

How do I automate record enrichment with structured Google Places data?▼

Automated record enrichment with structured Google Places data is achieved by running goplaces CLI text searches with JSON output, allowing downstream parsing to extract specific place details deterministically.