A streamlined API integration for Google Maps that bypasses complex Cloud Console setup while providing geocoding and place data.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install google-maps-api
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install google-maps-api using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Google Maps API?
The Google Maps API skill for Openclaw Skills allows developers to leverage world-class location data without the friction of Google Cloud account management. This skill simplifies the process of searching for places, converting addresses to coordinates, and fetching deep business metadata. By using Openclaw Skills, teams can integrate spatial intelligence into their workflows instantly with a single API key, bypassing billing complexities and API key management.
Google Maps API Use Cases
- Validating physical addresses for shipping and logistics purposes.
- Generating dynamic lists of local businesses for market research and lead generation.
- Powering store locators and interactive maps in web and mobile applications.
- Enriching CRM data with business ratings, hours, and contact details.
- Automating delivery routes using precise geocoding and directions data.
How Google Maps API Works
- Authenticate using your SkillBoss API key within the Openclaw Skills framework.
- Submit a request specifying the desired operation, such as geocoding, reverse geocoding, or place search.
- The skill processes the request through the Google Maps backend via the SkillBoss gateway.
- Standardized JSON data including coordinates, ratings, and business hours is returned for immediate consumption.
Google Maps API Setup
To begin using this skill with Openclaw Skills, ensure you have your SkillBoss API key ready:
- Configure your environment variable:
export SKILLBOSS_API_KEY='your_api_key_here'
- Test the connection with a simple place search using curl:
curl https://api.heybossai.com/v1/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SKILLBOSS_API_KEY" \
-d '{"model": "googlemap", "input": {"query": "tech companies in San Francisco"}}'
Google Maps API Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill provides comprehensive location objects. Below is a summary of the data structure available through Openclaw Skills:
| Category | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Core Info | Name, Address, Phone Number, Website |
| Geospatial | Latitude, Longitude, Google Maps URL |
| Reputation | Star Rating, Total Review Count |
| Operational | Business Hours, Current Status, Photos |
Google Maps API Advanced Features
- Serverless architecture for zero-configuration integration with existing Openclaw Skills setups.
- Automatic handling of API rate limits and Google Cloud quotas.
- Integrated reverse geocoding to translate coordinates back into human-readable addresses.
- Flexible pay-per-request pricing model suitable for both startups and enterprise scaling.
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