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goplaces

by openclaw

Query Google Places for text search, place details, resolve, reviews, or scriptable JSON via goplaces.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw --skill goplaces
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads goplaces automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·This skill provides an interface for the agent to use the 'goplaces' CLI for searching and retrieving information from the Google Places API. It requires a user-provided API key and installs the necessary tool via Homebrew. No malicious patterns were detected.
Socket PassNo alerts
Snyk WarnMEDIUM ·Risk: MEDIUM · 1 issue
Runlayer WarnMEDIUM ·1/1 file flagged
ZeroLeaks PassNONE ·Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

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).

FAQ

What does the goplaces skill do?

Query Google Places for text search, place details, resolve, reviews, or scriptable JSON via goplaces.

How do I install goplaces?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw --skill goplaces in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/goplaces/ (personal) or .claude/skills/goplaces/ (project).

Which AI agents can use goplaces?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is goplaces safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains goplaces?

It is published by openclaw in openclaw/openclaw. It has 5,342 recorded installs.

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