Google Maps

OpenTabs plugin for Google Maps — gives AI agents access to Google Maps through your authenticated browser session.

Install

opentabs plugin install google-maps

Or install globally via npm:

npm install -g @opentabs-dev/opentabs-plugin-google-maps

Setup

1. Open www.google.com in Chrome and log in
2. Open the OpenTabs side panel — the Google Maps plugin should appear as ready

Tools (16)

Map (3)

| Tool | Description | Type | |---|---|---| | get_current_view | Get current map center, zoom, and query | Read | | zoom_map | Zoom in or out on the map | Write | | toggle_layer | Toggle traffic/transit/biking/terrain layer | Write |

Search (2)

| Tool | Description | Type | |---|---|---| | search_places | Search for places near a location | Read | | search_nearby | Search by category near coordinates | Read |

Places (1)

| Tool | Description | Type | |---|---|---| | get_place_details | Get place info by name or address | Read |

Navigation (4)

| Tool | Description | Type | |---|---|---| | navigate_to_directions | Open directions between two points | Write | | navigate_to_location | Pan the map to specific coordinates | Write | | navigate_to_search | Open search results on the map | Write | | navigate_to_place | Open a place on the map | Write |

Directions (2)

| Tool | Description | Type | |---|---|---| | get_directions_info | Read current directions from the map | Read | | set_travel_mode | Switch driving/transit/walking/biking | Write |

Sharing (4)

| Tool | Description | Type | |---|---|---| | share_location | Get a shareable Maps link | Write | | get_map_url | Build a Maps URL without navigating | Read | | get_place_url | Generate a shareable place link | Read | | get_directions_url | Generate a shareable directions link | Read |

How It Works

This plugin runs inside your Google Maps tab through the OpenTabs Chrome extension. It uses your existing browser session — no API tokens or OAuth apps required. All operations happen as you, with your permissions.

License

MIT