Google Maps is a powerful mapping and location service provided by Google that allows users to access geolocation data, directions, places, and mapping services. It provides APIs to search locations, calculate distances, fetch place details, and embed maps. By integrating the Google Maps connector, applications can enable location-based services, navigation, and geospatial data handling.
Authentication
Integrating your application with Google Maps enables seamless access to mapping and location services. Before starting, ensure you have the following information ready:
Connection Name: Choose a descriptive name for your connection. This helps you easily identify the connection within your application or integration settings, such as "MyAppGoogleMapsIntegration".
Authentication Type : Google Maps supports the API Key Authentication method.
API Key Authentication
Go to Google Cloud Console
Sign in with your Google account
Click on Select Project → New Project (or use existing project)
Navigate to APIs & Services → Library
Enable required APIs like:
Maps JavaScript API
Places API
Geocoding API
Go to APIs & Services → Credentials
Click on Create Credentials → API Key
Your API key will be generated
Copy the API key
Paste it into the connector API key field
Actions
Action Name | Description |
| Gets autocomplete predictions for place searches in Google Maps |
| Computes an optimized driving route between origin and destination with multiple intermediate stops, incorporating real-time traffic data and departure time in Google Maps |
| Gets latitude and longitude from the address in Google Maps |
| Gets comprehensive details about a specific place using its place ID |
| Search for places within a specified area with enhanced filtering and routing options in Google Maps |
| Gets a photo media with a photo reference string in Google Maps |
| Gives address description from the given latitude and longitude in Google Maps |
| Search for places using text queries in Google Maps |