Dbochman/places
openclaw/skills/places/SKILL.md
Search for places, get directions, find nearby businesses, and look up place details using Google Places API. Use when asked about restaurants, stores, businesses, directions, travel time, or finding places.
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add Dbochman/dotfiles placesInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- places
- description:
- Search for places, get directions, find nearby businesses, and look up place details using Google Places API. Use when asked about restaurants, stores, businesses, directions, travel time, or finding places.
- allowed-tools:
- Bash(places:*)
- metadata:
- {"openclaw":{"emoji":"P","requires":{"bins":["goplaces"]}}}
Places
Search and explore places via the goplaces CLI (v0.3.0), powered by the Google Places API (New) and Routes API.
Search Places
goplaces search "Italian restaurants in West Roxbury MA"
goplaces search "coffee shops near Brookline" --open-now
goplaces search "pharmacies" --lat=42.28 --lng=-71.16 --radius-m=2000
goplaces search "date night restaurants" --min-rating=4.0 --price-level=2,3
goplaces search "pet stores" --type=pet_store --limit=5
goplaces search "brunch spots West Roxbury" --json
| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| --limit=N | Max results 1-20 (default 10) |
| --open-now | Only currently open places |
| --min-rating=N | Minimum rating 0-5 |
| --price-level=N,... | Price levels 0-4 (repeatable) |
| --type=TYPE | Place type filter (repeatable) |
| --lat, --lng, --radius-m | Location bias |
| --keyword=STRING | Keyword to append to query |
Nearby Search
Find places around a specific location (requires coordinates):
goplaces nearby --lat=42.28 --lng=-71.16 --radius-m=1000 --type=restaurant
goplaces nearby --lat=42.28 --lng=-71.16 --radius-m=500 --type=grocery_store --limit=5
Directions
goplaces directions --from="West Roxbury MA" --to="Boston MA" --mode=drive
goplaces directions --from="123 Main St, West Roxbury" --to="Logan Airport" --mode=drive --units=imperial
goplaces directions --from="West Roxbury MA" --to="Cambridge MA" --mode=transit --steps
goplaces directions --from="West Roxbury MA" --to="Brookline MA" --mode=drive --compare=transit
| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| --from, --to | Origin and destination (address or place name) |
| --mode | walk, drive, bicycle, transit (default: walk) |
| --compare=MODE | Compare with another travel mode |
| --steps | Include turn-by-turn instructions |
| --units | metric or imperial |
Can also use place IDs or coordinates:
goplaces directions --from-place-id=ChIJs4leeXiC44kRlTBRn5-ln2o --to="Boston MA"
goplaces directions --from-lat=42.28 --from-lng=-71.16 --to="Boston MA"
Place Details
goplaces details ChIJs4leeXiC44kRlTBRn5-ln2o
goplaces details ChIJs4leeXiC44kRlTBRn5-ln2o --reviews
goplaces details ChIJs4leeXiC44kRlTBRn5-ln2o --reviews --photos --json
Get a place ID from search results, then fetch full details including hours, phone, website, reviews.
Route Search
Find places along a driving route:
goplaces route "gas stations" --from="West Roxbury MA" --to="Cape Cod MA"
goplaces route "rest stops" --from="West Roxbury MA" --to="New York NY" --radius-m=2000
goplaces route "coffee" --from="West Roxbury MA" --to="Providence RI" --mode=DRIVE --limit=3
Resolve Location
Convert a free-form address to place candidates:
goplaces resolve "Farmstead Table West Roxbury"
goplaces resolve "123 Main St West Roxbury MA" --json
Autocomplete
Get place suggestions from partial input:
goplaces autocomplete "farm" --lat=42.28 --lng=-71.16 --radius-m=5000
goplaces autocomplete "MIDA new" --limit=3
Global Flags
| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| --json | Output as JSON (best for scripting) |
| --language=CODE | BCP-47 language code (e.g. en) |
| --region=CODE | CLDR region code (e.g. US) |
| --verbose | Verbose logging |
Notes
- Home location: West Roxbury, MA (42.28, -71.16) — use for location bias when no location specified
- Place IDs from search results can be used with
detailsanddirections - The
--jsonflag is useful when you need to extract specific fields - Price levels: 0=Free, 1=Inexpensive, 2=Moderate, 3=Expensive, 4=Very Expensive
searchuses text-based search (best for natural language queries);nearbyrequires coordinates and types- API key is set via
GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEYenv var (managed by gateway wrapper)
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