maps

Geocode locations, discover points of interest, and calculate routes using Nominatim, Overpass, and OSRM.

Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gztcode/my-skills --skill maps-gztcode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maps
Source: https://github.com/gztcode/my-skills/tree/main/maps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gztcode/my-skills --skill maps-gztcode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for location-based intelligence, providing a comprehensive set of tools for geocoding, finding nearby places, and calculating routes and distances.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Geocoding: Convert place names to coordinates and coordinates to addresses.
  • Nearby Places: Discover points of interest (POIs) within a specified area or location.
  • Routing and Distance: Calculate driving, walking, and cycling routes with travel time and distance.
  • Use Case: Imagine you are planning a trip. Use this Skill to find restaurants near your destination, calculate the drive time from your starting point, and get step-by-step walking directions.

Quick Start

To get directions from Times Square in New York to Central Park, use the directions command.

Frequently Asked Questions about maps

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get driving directions and calculate travel time between two locations?▼

To get driving directions and calculate travel time, use the `directions` command to calculate driving, walking, and cycling routes with travel time and distance using OSRM.

What is geocoding and how can I convert place names to coordinates?▼

Geocoding is the process of converting place names to coordinates and coordinates back to addresses. This Skill handles geocoding conversions using the open-source Nominatim API.

How do I find nearby points of interest within a specific area?▼

To find nearby points of interest within a specified area, use the nearby places feature to discover POIs using the Overpass API for spatial intelligence lookups.

Do I need any external API keys to perform routing and distance calculation?▼

No external API keys are required for routing and distance calculation. The Skill operates entirely using open-source APIs and tools such as Nominatim, Overpass, and OSRM.

Can I use this for trip planning to find restaurants near my destination?▼

Yes, you can use this for trip planning to find nearby restaurants, calculate drive time from your starting point, and get step-by-step walking directions.

What are the limitations of using open-source APIs for location intelligence?▼

Limitations of using open-source APIs for location intelligence include reliance on public Nominatim, Overpass, and OSRM instances, which may enforce rate limits and affect routing availability.