# Arcgis Embeddable Maps

> Embed lightweight, self-contained maps in web pages using the Embeddable Components package. Use for quick map embeds with minimal code and built-in UI controls.

- Skill: `saschabrunnerch/arcgis-embeddable-maps` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add saschabrunnerch/arcgis-embeddable-maps`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/saschabrunnerch/arcgis-embeddable-maps/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: saschabrunnerch (https://skillmd.com/u/saschabrunnerch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/saschabrunnerch/arcgis-embeddable-maps

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# ArcGIS Embeddable Maps

Use this skill when embedding a lightweight, self-contained map into a web page with minimal code. The `@arcgis/embeddable-components` package provides the `arcgis-embedded-map` web component - a single element that bundles a WebMap viewer with optional built-in UI controls (legend, bookmarks, basemap gallery, fullscreen). This is a **new component package in 5.0** with no 4.x equivalent.

> **When to use `arcgis-embedded-map` vs `arcgis-map`:** Use `arcgis-embedded-map` for simple, read-only map embeds (blogs, dashboards, reports) where you don't need custom widgets, editing, or programmatic map control. Use `arcgis-map` (see `arcgis-core-maps`) for full-featured applications.

## Import Patterns

### CDN (No Build Tools)

```html
<!-- Load ArcGIS Maps SDK -->
<script src="https://js.arcgis.com/5.0/"></script>
<!-- Load Embeddable Components -->
<script
  type="module"
  src="https://js.arcgis.com/5.0/embeddable-components/"
></script>
```

### Direct ESM Imports (Build Tools)

```javascript
import "@arcgis/embeddable-components/components/arcgis-embedded-map";
```

## arcgis-embedded-map Component

### Properties

| Property    | Attribute    | Type                | Default                    | Description                                           |
| ----------- | ------------ | ------------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| `itemId`    | `item-id`    | `string`            | -                          | **Required.** Portal item ID of a WebMap              |
| `portalUrl` | `portal-url` | `string`            | `"https://www.arcgis.com"` | Portal URL (ArcGIS Online or Enterprise)              |
| `apiKey`    | `api-key`    | `string`            | -                          | API key for accessing the resource                    |
| `center`    | `center`     | `number[] \| Point` | -                          | View center `[longitude, latitude]`                   |
| `zoom`      | `zoom`       | `number`            | -                          | Zoom level                                            |
| `scale`     | `scale`      | `string`            | -                          | Map scale at center                                   |
| `extent`    | -            | `Extent`            | -                          | Visible map extent (set via JS)                       |
| `webMap`    | -            | `WebMap`            | -                          | WebMap instance (set via JS, alternative to `itemId`) |
| `theme`     | `theme`      | `string`            | `"light"`                  | Component theme: `"light"` or `"dark"`                |

### UI Control Properties

| Property                | Attribute                 | Type      | Default | Description                       |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------- | --------- | ------- | --------------------------------- |
| `headingEnabled`        | `heading-enabled`         | `boolean` | `false` | Show the WebMap title             |
| `legendEnabled`         | `legend-enabled`          | `boolean` | `false` | Show the legend panel             |
| `bookmarksEnabled`      | `bookmarks-enabled`       | `boolean` | `false` | Show bookmarks panel              |
| `basemapGalleryEnabled` | `basemap-gallery-enabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Show basemap gallery panel        |
| `informationEnabled`    | `information-enabled`     | `boolean` | `false` | Show information panel            |
| `shareEnabled`          | `share-enabled`           | `boolean` | `false` | Show button to open in Map Viewer |
| `fullscreenDisabled`    | `fullscreen-disabled`     | `boolean` | `false` | Disable the fullscreen button     |
| `scrollEnabled`         | `scroll-enabled`          | `boolean` | `true`  | Enable mouse wheel scroll zooming |
| `timeZoneLabelEnabled`  | `time-zone-label-enabled` | `boolean` | `false` | Show time zone labels             |

### Methods

| Method               | Returns         | Description                                 |
| -------------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `componentOnReady()` | `Promise<void>` | Resolves when the component is fully loaded |

## Basic Usage

### Minimal Embed

```html
<arcgis-embedded-map
  item-id="f2e9b762544945f390ca4ac3671cfa72"
  style="width: 800px; height: 600px;"
>
</arcgis-embedded-map>
```

### Embed with All UI Controls

```html
<arcgis-embedded-map
  item-id="f2e9b762544945f390ca4ac3671cfa72"
  heading-enabled
  legend-enabled
  bookmarks-enabled
  basemap-gallery-enabled
  information-enabled
  share-enabled
  style="width: 100%; height: 500px;"
>
</arcgis-embedded-map>
```

### Dark Theme

```html
<arcgis-embedded-map
  item-id="f2e9b762544945f390ca4ac3671cfa72"
  theme="dark"
  legend-enabled
  style="width: 800px; height: 600px;"
>
</arcgis-embedded-map>
```

### Custom Center and Zoom

```html
<arcgis-embedded-map
  item-id="f2e9b762544945f390ca4ac3671cfa72"
  center="-118.24,34.05"
  zoom="12"
  style="width: 800px; height: 600px;"
>
</arcgis-embedded-map>
```

### Disable Scroll Zoom (For Inline Content)

```html
<arcgis-embedded-map
  item-id="f2e9b762544945f390ca4ac3671cfa72"
  scroll-enabled="false"
  style="width: 100%; height: 400px;"
>
</arcgis-embedded-map>
```

### With API Key

```html
<arcgis-embedded-map
  item-id="YOUR_ITEM_ID"
  api-key="YOUR_API_KEY"
  portal-url="https://www.arcgis.com"
  legend-enabled
  style="width: 800px; height: 600px;"
>
</arcgis-embedded-map>
```

### Enterprise Portal

```html
<arcgis-embedded-map
  item-id="YOUR_ENTERPRISE_ITEM_ID"
  portal-url="https://your-enterprise.com/portal"
  heading-enabled
  legend-enabled
  style="width: 800px; height: 600px;"
>
</arcgis-embedded-map>
```

## CDN Full Example

```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
  <head>
    <meta charset="utf-8" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" />
    <title>Embedded Map</title>
    <script src="https://js.arcgis.com/5.0/"></script>
    <script
      type="module"
      src="https://js.arcgis.com/5.0/embeddable-components/"
    ></script>
    <style>
      body {
        font-family: sans-serif;
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 20px;
      }
      arcgis-embedded-map {
        width: 100%;
        height: 500px;
        display: block;
        margin: 20px 0;
      }
    </style>
  </head>
  <body>
    <h1>City Demographics</h1>
    <p>Explore population data across the region.</p>
    <arcgis-embedded-map
      item-id="f2e9b762544945f390ca4ac3671cfa72"
      heading-enabled
      legend-enabled
      bookmarks-enabled
      theme="light"
    >
    </arcgis-embedded-map>
    <p>Data source: US Census Bureau</p>
  </body>
</html>
```

## Programmatic Configuration

### Setting Extent via JavaScript

```javascript
const embeddedMap = document.querySelector("arcgis-embedded-map");
await embeddedMap.componentOnReady();

embeddedMap.extent = {
  xmin: -118.5,
  ymin: 33.8,
  xmax: -117.9,
  ymax: 34.3,
  spatialReference: { wkid: 4326 },
};
```

### Using a WebMap Instance

```javascript
const WebMap = await $arcgis.import("@arcgis/core/WebMap.js");

const webMap = new WebMap({
  portalItem: { id: "f2e9b762544945f390ca4ac3671cfa72" },
});

const embeddedMap = document.querySelector("arcgis-embedded-map");
embeddedMap.webMap = webMap;
```

## Theming with CSS Variables

The component supports Calcite Design System CSS variables:

```css
arcgis-embedded-map {
  --calcite-color-brand: #007ac2;
  --calcite-color-foreground-1: #ffffff;
  --calcite-color-text-1: #151515;
  --calcite-color-border-1: #cacaca;
}
```

## Common Pitfalls

1. **Missing `item-id`**: The component requires a WebMap portal item ID.

   ```html
   <!-- Anti-pattern: no item-id -->
   <arcgis-embedded-map style="width: 800px; height: 600px;">
   </arcgis-embedded-map>
   ```

   ```html
   <!-- Correct: provide item-id -->
   <arcgis-embedded-map
     item-id="f2e9b762544945f390ca4ac3671cfa72"
     style="width: 800px; height: 600px;"
   >
   </arcgis-embedded-map>
   ```

   **Impact:** The component renders an empty container with no map.

2. **Missing embeddable-components script**: The package must be loaded separately.

   ```html
   <!-- Anti-pattern: only loading core SDK -->
   <script src="https://js.arcgis.com/5.0/"></script>
   <arcgis-embedded-map item-id="abc123"></arcgis-embedded-map>
   ```

   ```html
   <!-- Correct: load embeddable-components -->
   <script src="https://js.arcgis.com/5.0/"></script>
   <script
     type="module"
     src="https://js.arcgis.com/5.0/embeddable-components/"
   ></script>
   <arcgis-embedded-map item-id="abc123"></arcgis-embedded-map>
   ```

   **Impact:** The element is unrecognized and renders as empty.

3. **No explicit size**: The embedded map needs width and height to render visibly.

   ```html
   <!-- Anti-pattern: no size set -->
   <arcgis-embedded-map item-id="abc123"></arcgis-embedded-map>
   ```

   ```html
   <!-- Correct: explicit dimensions -->
   <arcgis-embedded-map
     item-id="abc123"
     style="width: 100%; height: 500px; display: block;"
   >
   </arcgis-embedded-map>
   ```

   **Impact:** The map renders with zero height and is invisible on the page.

4. **Using `arcgis-embedded-map` for interactive apps**: This component is designed for simple embeds. It does not support custom widgets, editing, layer manipulation, or programmatic view control. Use `arcgis-map` from `@arcgis/map-components` for full applications.

   **Impact:** Attempting to add widgets or edit features fails silently.

5. **Scroll zoom in long pages**: When the embedded map is inline with scrollable content, scroll zoom can trap users. Disable it for better UX.

   ```html
   <arcgis-embedded-map
     item-id="abc123"
     scroll-enabled="false"
     style="width: 100%; height: 400px;"
   >
   </arcgis-embedded-map>
   ```

   **Impact:** Users get stuck zooming the map when they want to scroll the page.

## Reference Samples

- Search for embedded map samples demonstrating lightweight WebMap embedding.

## Related Skills

- See `arcgis-core-maps` for full-featured map applications using `arcgis-map` and `arcgis-scene`.
- See `arcgis-starter-app` for project scaffolding and CDN setup.
- See `arcgis-authentication` for API key and portal authentication.