How do I install the Google Maps Search API skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add modbender/google-maps-search-api in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Google Maps Search API safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Google Maps Search API?

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Is Google Maps Search API free to use?

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Who published Google Maps Search API?

modbender (@modbender) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Google Maps Search API by modbender

Name: Google Maps Search API
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: modbender

Google Maps Search API

This skill is designed to help users automatically extract business data from Google Maps search results. When a user asks to "find coffee shops in New York," "search for dental clinics," or "extract business leads from Google Maps," the agent should proactively apply this skill.

modbender Updated Sep 9, 2026 12 repo stars

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Google Maps Search Automation Skill

✨ Platform Compatibility

✅ Works Powerfully & Reliably On All Major AI Assistants

Platform	Status	How to Install
OpenCode	✅ Fully Supported	Copy skill folder to `~/.opencode/skills/`
Claude Code	✅ Fully Supported	Native skill support
Cursor	✅ Fully Supported	Copy to `~/.cursor/skills/`
OpenClaw	✅ Fully Supported	Compatible

Why Choose BrowserAct Skills?

🚀 Stable & crash-free execution
⚡ Fast response times
🔧 No configuration headaches
📦 Plug & play installation
💬 Professional support

📖 Introduction

This skill provides a one-stop business data collection service through the BrowserAct Google Maps Search API template. Obtain structured business data with just one command.

🔑 API Key Guidance

Before running, check the BROWSERACT_API_KEY environment variable. If it is not set, do not take further action; instead, request and wait for the user to provide it. The Agent must inform the user:

"Since you haven't configured the BrowserAct API Key, please go to the BrowserAct Console to get your Key and provide it to me in this chat."

🛠️ Input Parameters Details

The Agent should flexibly configure the following parameters when calling the script based on user needs:

KeyWords (Search Keywords)
- Type: string
- Description: The keywords the user wants to search for on Google Maps.
- Example: coffee, bakery, coworking space
language (UI Language)
- Type: string
- Description: Sets the UI language and the language of the returned text.
- Optional Values: en, de, fr, it, es, ja, zh-CN, zh-TW
- Default: en
country (Country/Region Bias)
- Type: string
- Description: Sets the country or region bias for search results.
- Example: us, gb, ca, au, de, fr, es, it, jp
- Default: us
max_dates (Maximum extraction limit)
- Type: number
- Description: The maximum number of places to extract from search results.
- Default: 100

🚀 Execution Method (Recommended)

The Agent should implement "one command for results" by executing the following independent script:

# Call example
python ./scripts/google_maps_search_api.py "KeyWords" "language" "country" max_dates

📊 Data Output Description

After successful execution, the script will directly parse and print the results from the API response. Results include:

name: Business name
full address: Business address
rating: Average star rating
review count: Number of reviews
price range: Price level
cuisine type: Business category
amenity tags: Features like Wi-Fi, outdoor seating
review snippet: Highlighted short review
service options: Such as "Order online", "Dine-in"

⚠️ Error Handling & Retry

During script execution, if an error occurs (such as network fluctuations or task failure), the Agent should follow this logic:

Check output content:
- If the output contains "Invalid authorization", the API Key is invalid or expired. Do not retry; instead, guide the user to check and provide the correct API Key.
- If the output does not contain "Invalid authorization" but the task execution fails (e.g., output starts with Error: or returns an empty result), the Agent should automatically attempt to re-execute the script once.
Retry Limit:
- Automatic retry is limited to once. If the second attempt still fails, stop retrying and report the specific error message to the user.

---name: google-maps-search-apidescription: This skill is designed to help users automatically extract business data from Google Maps search results. When a user asks to "find coffee shops in New York," "search for dental clinics," or "extract business leads from Google Maps," the agent should proactively apply this skill.--- # Google Maps Search Automation Skill ## ✨ Platform Compatibility **✅ Works Powerfully & Reliably On All Major AI Assistants** | Platform | Status | How to Install | |----------|--------|----------------| | **OpenCode** | ✅ Fully Supported | Copy skill folder to `~/.opencode/skills/` | | **Claude Code** | ✅ Fully Supported | Native skill support | | **Cursor** | ✅ Fully Supported | Copy to `~/.cursor/skills/` | | **OpenClaw** | ✅ Fully Supported | Compatible | **Why Choose BrowserAct Skills?** - 🚀 Stable & crash-free execution - ⚡ Fast response times - 🔧 No configuration headaches - 📦 Plug & play installation - 💬 Professional support ## 📖 Introduction This skill provides a one-stop business data collection service through the BrowserAct Google Maps Search API template. Obtain structured business data with just one command. ## 🔑 API Key Guidance Before running, check the `BROWSERACT_API_KEY` environment variable. If it is not set, do not take further action; instead, request and wait for the user to provide it. **The Agent must inform the user**: > "Since you haven't configured the BrowserAct API Key, please go to the [BrowserAct Console](https://www.browseract.com/reception/integrations) to get your Key and provide it to me in this chat." ## 🛠️ Input Parameters Details The Agent should flexibly configure the following parameters when calling the script based on user needs: 1. **KeyWords (Search Keywords)** - **Type**: `string` - **Description**: The keywords the user wants to search for on Google Maps. - **Example**: `coffee`, `bakery`, `coworking space` 2. **language (UI Language)** - **Type**: `string` - **Description**: Sets the UI language and the language of the returned text. - **Optional Values**: `en`, `de`, `fr`, `it`, `es`, `ja`, `zh-CN`, `zh-TW` - **Default**: `en` 3. **country (Country/Region Bias)** - **Type**: `string` - **Description**: Sets the country or region bias for search results. - **Example**: `us`, `gb`, `ca`, `au`, `de`, `fr`, `es`, `it`, `jp` - **Default**: `us` 4. **max_dates (Maximum extraction limit)** - **Type**: `number` - **Description**: The maximum number of places to extract from search results. - **Default**: `100` ## 🚀 Execution Method (Recommended) The Agent should implement "one command for results" by executing the following independent script: ```bash # Call example python ./scripts/google_maps_search_api.py "KeyWords" "language" "country" max_dates ``` ## 📊 Data Output Description After successful execution, the script will directly parse and print the results from the API response. Results include: - `name`: Business name - `full address`: Business address - `rating`: Average star rating - `review count`: Number of reviews - `price range`: Price level - `cuisine type`: Business category - `amenity tags`: Features like Wi-Fi, outdoor seating - `review snippet`: Highlighted short review - `service options`: Such as "Order online", "Dine-in" ## ⚠️ Error Handling & Retry During script execution, if an error occurs (such as network fluctuations or task failure), the Agent should follow this logic: 1. **Check output content**: - If the output **contains** `"Invalid authorization"`, the API Key is invalid or expired. **Do not retry**; instead, guide the user to check and provide the correct API Key. - If the output **does not contain** `"Invalid authorization"` but the task execution fails (e.g., output starts with `Error:` or returns an empty result), the Agent should **automatically attempt to re-execute** the script once. 2. **Retry Limit**: - Automatic retry is limited to **once**. If the second attempt still fails, stop retrying and report the specific error message to the user.

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