Does it support the 'New' Google Places API?

Yes, goplaces is specifically built for the Google Places API (New), offering access to the latest data and performance improvements.

Does this skill require a Google Cloud account?

Yes, you must have a Google Cloud project with the Places API (New) enabled and a valid GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable set.

How do I handle pagination for large search results?

The skill supports the --page-token flag, allowing Claude to iterate through multiple pages of results for a single query when needed.

Can I use this skill for automated scripts?

Absolutely. The goplaces skill supports a --json flag, making it ideal for feeding structured location data into other scripts or automation workflows.

Can I filter search results by location?

Yes, you can bias search results using latitude, longitude, and radius-m parameters to find places in specific geographic areas.

Google Places Search

Name: Google Places Search
Author: HarleyCoops

byHarleyCoops

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Queries the Google Places API to search for locations, retrieve place details, and fetch reviews directly within the terminal.

The goplaces skill enables Claude to interact with the modern Google Places API, providing a bridge between natural language requests and structured location data. It allows for advanced text searches with filtering by rating, price level, and proximity, as well as resolving specific addresses and fetching detailed place metadata. This is particularly useful for developers building location-aware applications, researching local businesses, or automating data collection for geospatial projects without leaving the command line.

Key Features

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02Bias results based on specific geographic coordinates and radius

03Retrieve comprehensive place details and user reviews using place IDs

04Switch between human-friendly output and JSON for programmatic usage

05Resolve specific addresses or place names into structured metadata

06Perform advanced text searches with filters for rating, price, and 'open now' status

Use Cases

01Gathering business contact information and reviews for market research

02Automating the population of databases with local point-of-interest information

03Testing location-based features in applications by fetching real-world place data

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add harleycoops/clawdbot goplaces

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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