brave_local_search
Search for nearby businesses and places using location-based queries. Find restaurants, services, and local establishments with addresses, ratings, and contact information.
Instructions
Searches for local businesses and places using Brave's Local Search API. Best for queries related to physical locations, businesses, restaurants, services, etc. Returns detailed information including:
Business names and addresses
Ratings and review counts
Phone numbers and opening hours Use this when the query implies 'near me' or mentions specific locations. Automatically falls back to web search if no local results are found.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | Local search query (e.g. 'pizza near Central Park') | |
| count | No | Number of results (1-20, default 5) |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"properties": {
"count": {
"default": 5,
"description": "Number of results (1-20, default 5)",
"type": "number"
},
"query": {
"description": "Local search query (e.g. 'pizza near Central Park')",
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"query"
],
"type": "object"
}