c-location
About
This Claude Skill enables location-based searches and navigation by querying Apple Maps via the `goplaces` CLI. Developers can use it to find nearby places by keyword or category and get turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, or transit. It's ideal for integrating local search, points of interest, and routing data into applications.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add daxaur/openpaw -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/daxaur/openpawgit clone https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw.git ~/.claude/skills/c-locationCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
Documentation
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.
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the c-location skill?
c-location is a Claude Skill by daxaur. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform c-location-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install c-location?
Use the install commands on this page: add c-location to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does c-location belong to?
c-location is in the Documents category, tagged maps, location, apple-maps, directions, places and search.
Is c-location free to use?
Yes. c-location is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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