Skill v1.0.1

version: "1.0.1" name: c-location description: Search Apple Maps, find nearby places, and get directions using the goplaces CLI. Supports keyword searches, category filters (restaurants, coffee, gas), and turn-by-turn directions by driving, walking, or transit. tags: [maps, location, apple-maps, directions, places, search]

What This Skill Does

Queries Apple Maps via the goplaces CLI to search for places, find businesses nearby, and get directions between locations.

CLI Tool: goplaces

Common Commands

# Search for a place by name or keyword
goplaces search "coffee shops near downtown Austin"
 
# Find nearby places by category
goplaces nearby "pizza"
goplaces nearby "gas station"
 
# Get directions between two locations
goplaces directions "Austin TX" "San Antonio TX"
goplaces directions --mode walking "Zilker Park" "South Congress Ave"
 
# Get details about a specific place
goplaces details "Barton Springs Pool, Austin"

Transport Modes

• --mode driving (default)
• --mode walking
• --mode transit

Usage Guidelines

1. Use natural language for location queries — goplaces handles geocoding automatically.
2. For "nearby" searches, the current device location is used unless a starting point is specified.
3. When providing directions, confirm origin and destination with the user if ambiguous.
4. Present results as a numbered list when multiple places are returned.

Notes

• Requires macOS with location services enabled for proximity searches.
• Results are sourced from Apple Maps — coverage quality varies by region.