Skill
Location Service
Location-based services including geocoding (coordinates to address and address to coordinates), distance calculation, and integration with weather data. Use...
When to use Location Service
Choose if
You need quick agent-loop geocoding, distance calculations, or Google Maps URL → coordinate extraction without provisioning a paid Maps API key. Uses free OpenStreetMap Nominatim and integrates with the companion weather skill. Good fit for one-off agent lookups and short scripts.
Avoid if
You need production-grade volume (Nominatim's free tier has fair-use limits), routing/turn-by-turn directions, address validation, or geofencing — none are in scope. Pick a dedicated Google Maps Platform or Mapbox skill when SLA and high QPS matter.
Risk Flags
- MEDIUM rate_limit Relies on OpenStreetMap Nominatim public service; README does not state numeric limits but Nominatim enforces a 1 req/sec fair-use policy in practice. Heavy workloads risk being throttled or blocked upstream.
- LOW scope README scopes the skill to reverse/forward geocoding, distance, Google Maps URL parsing, and weather hand-off. No routing, isochrones, polygons, or address validation are claimed.
Cost
Type: Free · Free tier: README states Nominatim and Google Maps URL parsing are free and don't require API keys for basic usage.
Distribution
- ClawHub
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