goplaces
Query Google Places API (New) via the goplaces CLI for text search, place details, resolve, and reviews. Use for human-friendly place lookup or JSON output for scripts.
Best use case
goplaces is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Query Google Places API (New) via the goplaces CLI for text search, place details, resolve, and reviews. Use for human-friendly place lookup or JSON output for scripts.
Teams using goplaces should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/goplaces/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How goplaces Compares
| Feature / Agent | goplaces | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Query Google Places API (New) via the goplaces CLI for text search, place details, resolve, and reviews. Use for human-friendly place lookup or JSON output for scripts.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# goplaces Modern Google Places API (New) CLI. Human output by default, `--json` for scripts. Install - Homebrew: `brew install steipete/tap/goplaces` Config - `GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY` required. - Optional: `GOOGLE_PLACES_BASE_URL` for testing/proxying. Common commands - Search: `goplaces search "coffee" --open-now --min-rating 4 --limit 5` - Bias: `goplaces search "pizza" --lat 40.8 --lng -73.9 --radius-m 3000` - Pagination: `goplaces search "pizza" --page-token "NEXT_PAGE_TOKEN"` - Resolve: `goplaces resolve "Soho, London" --limit 5` - Details: `goplaces details <place_id> --reviews` - JSON: `goplaces search "sushi" --json` Notes - `--no-color` or `NO_COLOR` disables ANSI color. - Price levels: 0..4 (free → very expensive). - Type filter sends only the first `--type` value (API accepts one).
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