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goplaces

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name: goplaces
description: 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.
homepage: https://github.com/steipete/goplaces

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).

Actions

install --global skills.sh
npx skills add openclaw/openclaw/skills/goplaces

Usage Guide

  1. 1. Run Install Command

    Copy the installation command above and run it in your terminal to install globally.

  2. 2. Configure Environment

    Add the required environment variables to your MCP client according to the skill description.

  3. 3. Use in Client

    Configure and enable this skill in any MCP-compatible app (e.g. Claude or Cursor).