> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.boxd.sh/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Google Maps > Integrate Google Maps to access location data, geocoding, directions, and mapping services in your application Integrate Google Maps to access location data, geocoding, directions, and mapping services in your application. `google-maps` · **23 tools** · no triggers ## Connect it ```bash theme={"theme":"github-dark"} run auth google-maps run auth google-maps --scope team # shared with the organization ``` Or from the [Integrations page](https://app.boxd.sh/integrations) in the console. See [Connections](/guides/integrations/connections) for personal versus shared, and who may remove one. ## Use it ```bash theme={"theme":"github-dark"} run google-maps # common commands run google-maps --all # every command ``` ```ts theme={"theme":"github-dark"} import { googleMaps } from "@boxd/run"; ``` ## Common tools | Tool | What it does | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `autocomplete` | Returns place and query predictions for text input. Use when implementing as-you-type autocomplete functionality for place searches. | | `compute-route-matrix` | Calculates travel distance and duration matrix between multiple origins and destinations using the modern Routes API; supports OAuth2 authentication... | | `distance-matrix-api` | DEPRECATED: Legacy API that calculates travel distance and time for a matrix of origins and destinations. | | `geocode-address` | DEPRECATED: Legacy API to convert street addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). | | `geocode-address-with-query` | Tool to map addresses to geographic coordinates with query parameter. | | `geocode-location` | Tool to convert geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) to human-readable addresses using reverse geocoding. | | `geocode-place` | Tool to perform geocode lookup using a place identifier to retrieve address and coordinates. | | `geocoding-api` | Convert addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) and vice versa (reverse geocoding), or get an address for a Place ID. | | `get-place-details` | Retrieves comprehensive details for a place using its resource name (places/\{place\_id} format). | | `get-time-zone` | Retrieves time zone information for a specific geographic location and timestamp. | | `maps-embed-api` | Tool to generate an embeddable Google Map URL and HTML iframe code. | | `place-photo` | Retrieves high quality photographic content from the Google Maps Places database. | | `render-aerial-video` | Starts rendering an aerial view video for a US postal address. | | `text-search` | Searches for places on Google Maps using a textual query (e.g., "restaurants in London", "Eiffel Tower"). | | Tool | What it does | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `autocomplete` | Returns place and query predictions for text input. Use when implementing as-you-type autocomplete functionality for place searches. | | `compute-route-matrix` | Calculates travel distance and duration matrix between multiple origins and destinations using the modern Routes API; supports OAuth2 authentication... | | `distance-matrix-api` | DEPRECATED: Legacy API that calculates travel distance and time for a matrix of origins and destinations. | | `geocode-address` | DEPRECATED: Legacy API to convert street addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). | | `geocode-address-with-query` | Tool to map addresses to geographic coordinates with query parameter. | | `geocode-destinations` | Tool to perform destination lookup and return detailed destination information including primary place, containing places, sub-destinations... | | `geocode-location` | Tool to convert geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) to human-readable addresses using reverse geocoding. | | `geocode-place` | Tool to perform geocode lookup using a place identifier to retrieve address and coordinates. | | `geocoding-api` | Convert addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) and vice versa (reverse geocoding), or get an address for a Place ID. | | `geolocate` | Tool to determine location based on cell towers and WiFi access points. | | `get2d-tile` | Tool to retrieve a 2D map tile image at specified coordinates for building custom map visualizations. | | `get3d-tiles-root` | Tool to retrieve the 3D Tiles tileset root configuration for photorealistic 3D map rendering. | | `get-direction` | Fetches detailed directions between an origin and a destination, supporting intermediate waypoints and various travel modes. | | `get-place-details` | Retrieves comprehensive details for a place using its resource name (places/\{place\_id} format). | | `get-route` | Calculates one or more routes between two specified locations. | | `get-time-zone` | Retrieves time zone information for a specific geographic location and timestamp. | | `lookup-aerial-video` | Tool to look up an aerial view video by address or video ID. | | `maps-embed-api` | Tool to generate an embeddable Google Map URL and HTML iframe code. | | `nearby-search` | Searches for places (e.g., restaurants, parks) within a specified circular area, with options to filter by place types and customize the returned... | | `place-photo` | Retrieves high quality photographic content from the Google Maps Places database. | | `render-aerial-video` | Starts rendering an aerial view video for a US postal address. | | `text-search` | Searches for places on Google Maps using a textual query (e.g., "restaurants in London", "Eiffel Tower"). | | `tiles-create-session` | Tool to create a session token required for accessing 2D Tiles and Street View imagery. | [Open Google Maps in the console →](https://app.boxd.sh/integrations/detail/google_maps)