Fetch and export OpenStreetMap vector data like street networks and building footprints directly into CAD-compatible formats.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install map-grabber
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 map-grabber 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 Map Grabber?
Map Grabber is a professional-grade utility for the Openclaw Skills ecosystem that automates the extraction of geographic data. It allows users to input a simple address and receive detailed site maps in various vector formats. By leveraging OpenStreetMap, it provides a reliable source for urban context, street layouts, and building geometry, making it an essential tool for architects, urban planners, and GIS enthusiasts who need to bridge the gap between real-world location data and design software.
Map Grabber Use Cases
- Automating site map generation for architectural projects.
- Exporting urban street networks to DXF for Rhino or AutoCAD workflows.
- Gathering building footprint data for spatial analysis and urban planning.
- Providing instant visual site previews within AI agent chat interfaces.
How Map Grabber Works
- The user inputs an address or landmark name along with desired parameters like search radius.
- The system calculates the geographic coordinates and queries OpenStreetMap using the osmnx library.
- The skill retrieves street network graphs and optional building footprint polygons for the specified area.
- Data is converted and saved into requested formats like SVG, GeoPackage, or DXF for CAD use.
- For visual confirmation, a PNG preview is generated and saved to an allowed media directory for immediate user access.
Map Grabber Setup
To get started with this entry in the Openclaw Skills library, you must first install the required Python dependencies. Navigate to the skill directory and run:
pip install -r requirements.txt
If you need to install specific components manually for DXF or GIS support, use:
pip install osmnx ezdxf geopandas networkx
Map Grabber Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill produces several data outputs depending on the flags provided during execution:
| Format | Description | Target Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| DXF | Layered vector data | AutoCAD, Rhino, and CAD software |
| GPKG | GeoPackage format | ArcGIS, QGIS, and spatial databases |
| SVG | Scalable Vector Graphics | Adobe Illustrator and vector editing |
| PNG | Raster image preview | Instant chat previews and visual confirmation |
Note: All generated files should be stored in ~/.openclaw/media/ or /tmp/ to ensure the agent can access and send them to the user.
Map Grabber Advanced Features
- Customizable radius control using the
--distparameter for precise site boundaries. - Optional building footprint extraction to add 3D context to base maps.
- Native support for DXF export, enabling direct import into Rhino without intermediate conversion.
- Integration with the OpenClaw media tool for automated image sharing in Telegram workflows.
- Lightweight CLI interface optimized for high-speed retrieval within the Openclaw Skills framework.
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