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
- Use natural language for location queries —
goplaceshandles geocoding automatically. - For "nearby" searches, the current device location is used unless a starting point is specified.
- When providing directions, confirm origin and destination with the user if ambiguous.
- 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.