Neomano Places (Google Places)

Use Google Places as the source of truth for real-world place lookup.

Workflow

1. Choose the search intent

   • Use the user's request directly when possible.
   • If they want food or local recommendations, search by category + place name.

2. Search Places

   • Use scripts/places.py for text search.
   • Add location bias when the user mentions a town, city, or area.
   • Prefer concrete results with ratings and review counts.

3. Filter and rank

   • Prefer places with stronger ratings and more reviews.
   • If the user wants a specific dish, favor places whose name, category, or reviews mention it.
   • If results are weak or ambiguous, say so and avoid guessing.

4. Respond clearly

   • Return a short ranked list.
   • Include place name, why it stands out, rating, and address when available.
   • Include a Google Maps link if present.

Output style

• Keep it practical and concrete.
• Use bullets, not tables.
• If the user asks for only one place, return the best match and 1–2 backups.

Notes

• Requires GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY.
• To get one, create a project in Google Cloud Console, enable Places API (New), and create an API key in APIs & Services → Credentials.
• For best results, restrict the key to Places API and, if possible, lock it down by IP.
• For JSON output, use --json on the script.
• For nearby searches, pass --lat, --lng, and --radius-m.