How do I install the C Location skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add daxaur/c-location in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the C Location skill do?

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. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is C Location safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with C Location?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is C Location free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published C Location?

daxaur (@daxaur) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

C Location by daxaur — Agent Skill

Name: C Location
Author: daxaur

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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 — goplaces handles 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.

Frequently asked questions

C Location