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Google Maps
Maps Google ServicesInstall Command
npx clawhub@latest install maps
Installation Guide
1
Check Environment
Make sure Node.js 22+ and OpenClaw are installed. Run openclaw --version in your terminal to verify.
2
Run Installation
Run the install command above in your terminal. ClawHub will automatically download and install Google Maps to the ~/.openclaw/skills/ directory.
3
Verify Installation
Run openclaw skills list to check your installed skills and confirm Google Maps appears in the list.
4
Configure (Optional)
Follow the configuration instructions in the description below to add skill settings to ~/.config/openclaw/openclaw.json5.
Manual Installation: Copy the Skill folder to
~/.openclaw/skills/ or the skills/ directory in your project root. Make sure the folder contains a SKILL.md file.
Route Planning
Place Search
Geocoding
Detailed Description
The Google Maps skill lets OpenClaw query geographic information, calculate routes, and search nearby places, providing location services within a conversation.
Core Features
- Place Search: Search for nearby restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and more by name or type
- Route Planning: Calculate driving/walking/transit routes and estimated times between two points
- Geocoding: Convert addresses to latitude/longitude coordinates, or reverse-geocode coordinates to addresses
- Distance Calculation: Calculate distances and travel times between multiple locations
Configuration
Requires a Google Maps Platform API Key.
{
skills: {
maps: {
apiKey: "AIzaSy-xxxxx",
defaultLanguage: "zh-CN",
defaultRegion: "CN"
}
}
}
Use Cases
- "How long does it take to drive from the office to the airport?"
- "What are some highly-rated Japanese restaurants nearby?"
- "What are the latitude and longitude coordinates of Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing?"
- "Plan a public transit route from Shanghai to Hangzhou"