# Google Maps

> Access Google Maps data without setup. Search places, geocode addresses, get directions. No Google Cloud account needed.

- Skill: `dvcrn/google-maps-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dvcrn/google-maps-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dvcrn/google-maps-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: dvcrn (https://skillmd.com/u/dvcrn)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dvcrn/google-maps-2

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# Google Maps API

**Location data without Google Cloud setup.**

## Capabilities

| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Places Search** | Find businesses, POIs |
| **Geocoding** | Address to coordinates |
| **Reverse Geocoding** | Coordinates to address |
| **Place Details** | Reviews, hours, photos |

## Usage Examples

### Search Places
```bash
curl https://api.heybossai.com/v1/run \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SKILLBOSS_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "googlemap",
    "input": {
      "query": "coffee shops near Times Square NYC",
      "limit": 10
    }
  }'
```

### Geocode Address
```bash
curl https://api.heybossai.com/v1/run \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SKILLBOSS_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "googlemap",
    "input": {
      "address": "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA"
    }
  }'
```

## Data Returned

- Name, address, phone
- Coordinates (lat/lng)
- Rating, review count
- Business hours
- Website, Google Maps URL
- Place photos

## Use Cases

- Store locator
- Address validation
- Lead enrichment
- Local SEO research
- Delivery routing

## Why SkillBoss?

- **No Google Cloud account** needed
- **No API key management**
- **No billing setup**
- **Pay per request** - no minimums

## Pricing

$0.005 per request

Get started: https://skillboss.co/pricing?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=skill&utm_campaign=google-maps-api