# Google Maps

> The definitive Google Maps integration for OpenClaw. Search, navigate, and explore with real-time data.

- Skill: `demerzels-lab/google-maps` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add demerzels-lab/google-maps`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/demerzels-lab/google-maps/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: Demerzels-lab (https://skillmd.com/u/demerzels-lab)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/demerzels-lab/google-maps

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# Google Maps 🗺️

The ultimate tool for location intelligence in OpenClaw. Powered by Google Maps Platform.

## Requirements
- **API Key**: Required via `GOOGLE_API_KEY` environment variable.
- **APIs**: Enable `Places API`, `Distance Matrix API`, and `Geocoding API` in Google Cloud Console.

## Setup
Set your API Key in OpenClaw config:
```json
{
  "env": {
    "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "AIza..."
  }
}
```

> Also supports `GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY` for backwards compatibility.

## Tools
I interact with this skill via the Python helper:
`python3 skills/google-maps/lib/map_helper.py <action> <params>`

### Actions
- **search**: `search "<query>"` (Options: `--open` for open now).
- **details**: `details "<place_id>"` (Returns reviews, hours, phone).
- **distance**: `distance "<origin>" "<destination>" "<mode>"` (Modes: driving, walking, bicycling).

## Localization
Supports `--lang=he` (default) or `--lang=en` for dynamic responses.