Before accessing any Google Maps tools, connect your Google account via the App Connection page. Without this, tool calls will fail due to missing authorization.
Google Maps Tool Categories
Location Search & Geocoding
Find places, addresses, and coordinates.GOOGLE_MAPS_GEOCODING_API– Convert addresses to geographic coordinates and vice versa.GOOGLE_MAPS_TEXT_SEARCH– Search for places using a text query.GOOGLE_MAPS_NEARBY_SEARCH– Search for places near a specific location.
Distance & Directions
Calculate distances and get routes between locations.GOOGLE_MAPS_DISTANCE_MATRIX_API– Calculate travel distance and time between multiple locations.GOOGLE_MAPS_GET_DIRECTION– Get step-by-step directions between two or more locations.GOOGLE_MAPS_GET_ROUTE– Retrieve detailed route information for a journey.
Map Embedding
Display maps in your applications.GOOGLE_MAPS_MAPS_EMBED_API– Embed interactive Google Maps in your app or website.
Usage Notes
- Handle location data and API keys carefully to avoid errors and ensure privacy.
- Use search and geocoding tools to enhance location-based workflows.
- Combine distance, direction, and embedding tools for advanced mapping and navigation solutions.