school-finder

What This Skill Does

The school-finder skill is a powerful location intelligence tool designed to help users identify and evaluate educational institutions in their immediate vicinity or any specified global location. By integrating directly with Camino AI’s location processing engine, this skill leverages OpenStreetMap data augmented by an AI-powered ranking algorithm. This allows the tool to move beyond simple radius searches and provide contextually relevant results, such as distinguishing between elementary schools, secondary schools, and universities. Whether you are moving to a new neighborhood, researching local resources, or planning an academic itinerary, the school-finder provides accurate, distance-aware data with ease.

Installation

You can install the skill via standard CLI workflows. If you are already utilizing the Camino AI suite, ensure you have your API key ready.

• Using ClawHub: Run npx clawhub@latest install school-finder in your terminal.
• Manual Installation: You can also clone the repository directly using npx skills add https://github.com/barneyjm/camino-skills --skill school-finder. Ensure that your ~/.claude/settings.json file contains your CAMINO_API_KEY to enable the backend lookup functionality.

Use Cases

• Real Estate Scouting: Quickly evaluate the quality and accessibility of local schools for families looking to purchase or rent property.
• Educational Research: Map out all universities in a specific city for academic project planning or campus touring.
• Local Logistics: Determine which schools are within walking distance or a short drive from a specific coordinates point to understand neighborhood infrastructure.
• Urban Planning: Analyze density and distribution of educational facilities in metropolitan areas.

Example Prompts

1. "Find all elementary schools within a 2 kilometer radius of 123 Maple Street, New York City."
2. "List the top-ranked universities near my current location."
3. "Show me high schools in downtown Seattle that have a high relevance score."

Tips & Limitations

To get the best results, always define a radius if you are looking for local walking-distance options. While the AI ranking is excellent at identifying relevant institutions, please verify school status through official district websites, as local datasets can sometimes lag during academic cycles. The tool relies on real-time external API calls, so ensure your network connection is stable during execution. For heavy usage, consider the 1,000 call monthly limit to avoid disruption in your workflow.