c-location — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Searches Apple Maps and generates travel directions using the goplaces CLI. Helpful for finding nearby venues straight from your terminal agent.
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-location -a claude-codeWhat c-location does
This skill equips coding agents with command syntax for the goplaces CLI tool. It supports keyword searches, venue detail lookups, and category filtering for places like coffee shops or gas stations. Transport routing defaults to --mode driving, while walking and transit modes are also supported. Geocoding runs automatically.
Proximity lookups strictly depend on macOS with location services turned on. Without system location permissions enabled, the CLI cannot resolve the current device position. Result accuracy and coverage depend directly on Apple Maps data in your area.
What it helps with
- search nearby venues in Apple Maps from the terminal
- generate walking or driving routes between locations
- pull contact and location details for a specific place
- find local spots by category without a browser
Example prompts for the agent
- Search for coffee shops near downtown Austin using goplaces
- Get walking directions from Zilker Park to South Congress Ave
- Show details for place "Barton Springs Pool, Austin"
How to install c-location
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-location -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/c-location/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/c-location/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-location -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/c-location/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-location -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/c-location/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install daxaur/openpaw c-location2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/c-location/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-location -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw --path skills/c-locationManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/c-location/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-location -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about c-location
How to install c-location in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-location -a claude-code in your terminal. You can also save the file directly at ~/.claude/skills/c-location/SKILL.md.
What does c-location do?
It gives your agent instructions for querying Apple Maps through the goplaces CLI. The agent can search venues, view place details, and fetch turn-by-turn directions.
What are the requirements for proximity searches?
Nearby searches require macOS with system location services enabled so goplaces can read device coordinates.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
--- 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 ```bash # 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.
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