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Local Places
by
Peter Steinberger
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install local-places
Description
Search for places (restaurants, cafes, etc.) via Google Places API proxy on localhost.
Usage Guidance
Before installing, run the server only with the 127.0.0.1 command from SKILL.md, avoid the 0.0.0.0 README command unless you intentionally want network exposure and have added controls, confirm GOOGLE_PLACES_BASE_URL is unset or points only to a trusted Google endpoint, and use the skill only for location searches you are comfortable sending to Google Places. Keep the Google API key private and consider removing raw request-body logging before regular use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: local-places
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle sets up a local FastAPI server to proxy requests to the Google Places API, requiring a `GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY` for authentication with Google. All network communication is directed to the official Google API endpoint or the local server. The `SKILL.md` provides clear, functional instructions for the AI agent to interact with the local API for its stated purpose, without any evidence of prompt injection attempts to subvert the agent's behavior. There are no indicators of data exfiltration to unauthorized endpoints, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or obfuscation across any of the files.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The core purpose is coherent: it runs a local FastAPI proxy that resolves locations, searches places, and fetches place details through Google Places using a GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md uses 127.0.0.1, but SERVER_README.md and the __main__ entry bind uvicorn to 0.0.0.0, which can expose an unauthenticated proxy to other devices on the network.
Install Mechanism
Setup requires uv, local package installation, a .env file containing the Google Places API key, and starting a local uvicorn server; this is expected for the stated local proxy design.
Credentials
The Google API key is expected, but the code also honors an undocumented GOOGLE_PLACES_BASE_URL environment override, which can change the endpoint receiving the API key and place/location queries.
Persistence & Privilege
No autostart, background persistence, destructive action, or privilege escalation is shown; persistence is limited to the user-created .env file and a user-started server process.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install local-places - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/local-places - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Local Places?
Search for places (restaurants, cafes, etc.) via Google Places API proxy on localhost. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 8263 downloads so far.
How do I install Local Places?
Run "/install local-places" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Local Places free?
Yes, Local Places is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Local Places support?
Local Places is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Local Places?
It is built and maintained by Peter Steinberger (@steipete); the current version is v1.0.0.
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