| name | geolocation-skill |
| description | Systematic visual geolocation reasoning from images.
[VAD] Analyzes photos, street views, or satellite imagery to determine location.
Uses visual clue extraction, hypothesis formation, and web verification.
[NÄR] Use when: geolocate, identify location, where is this, find this place,
geographic analysis, location from image, OSINT geolocation
[EXPERTISE] Visual analysis, geographic indicators, verification strategies
|
| allowed-tools | Read, Grep, Glob, WebFetch, WebSearch |
Geolocation Reasoning
Method: Iterative reasoning loop (max 5 iterations)
Inspiration: GeoVista research framework
Core Workflow
1. Visual Clue Extraction
| Category | Look for |
|---|
| Text/Signage | Languages, scripts, street signs, license plates, phone formats |
| Infrastructure | Road markings, traffic lights, poles, utilities, bollards |
| Architecture | Materials, styles, roof types, density patterns |
| Nature | Vegetation, terrain, geology, sun position, weather |
| Culture | Vehicles, driving side, clothing, shops, brands |
2. Hypothesis Formation
Form hypotheses at multiple scales:
| Scale | Example |
|---|
| Continent/Region | Europe, Southeast Asia |
| Country | Specific nation |
| Region/State | Sub-national |
| City/Town | Locality |
| Precise | Street-level |
For each: Note supporting evidence, confidence (H/M/L), conflicts.
3. Image Examination
When details unclear:
- Crop regions of interest
- Enhance text/signage
- Isolate architectural details
4. Web Search Verification
| Strategy | Query pattern |
|---|
| Sign text | "[exact text]" location |
| Features | [feature] [suspected region] |
| Business | "[name]" address |
| Landmark | [description] landmark [region] |
| Road | [designation] [country] |
Cross-reference multiple clues, look for consistent attribution.
5. Iterative Refinement
After each cycle:
- Update hypothesis confidence
- Identify remaining uncertainties
- Determine if more examination helps
- Continue until confident or limit reached
Output Format
**Location Analysis**
Observed Clues:
- [Key observations with confidence]
Reasoning Process:
- [Hypothesis formation and verification]
**Conclusion**
- Most likely location: [As specific as evidence allows]
- Confidence: High/Medium/Low
- Key evidence: [Primary determinants]
- Uncertainties: [What remains unclear]
Important Considerations
| Aspect | Guideline |
|---|
| Confidence | High requires multiple independent confirmations |
| Single clues | Can mislead (similar signage in multiple countries) |
| Privacy | Don't identify individuals or residential addresses |
| Iteration | Max 5 cycles, stop when marginal value low |
References
references/visual-clues.md — Clue categoriesreferences/regional-signatures.md — Region-specific indicatorsreferences/verification-strategies.md — Search patterns
🎯 COMPLETED: [SKILL:geolocation-skill] [location identified from image]
🗣️ CUSTOM COMPLETED: [SKILL:geolocation-skill] [Location found]
