google-maps-apilisted
Install: claude install-skill nikhonit/social-media-api-skills
# Google Maps API skill
Read public Google Maps data as clean JSON. This Google Maps API skill returns place details from a Maps URL, searches places by query, pulls the photos attached to a place, and extracts business contact details — the building blocks for local lead lists, store locators and location research.
This skill wraps **4 live Google Maps endpoints** from the [ScraperSocial](https://scrapersocial.com) API. Public data only, returned as clean JSON.
## When to use this skill
- A user pastes a Google Maps link and wants the place's details.
- You are building a local prospect list for a category and area.
- You need contact details for businesses matching a search.
- You want the photos associated with a location.
### Do not use this skill when
- **You need routing, geocoding or a map widget.** Google's Places and Directions APIs do those properly, with a licence that permits display.
- **You are compiling personal data.** `get_contacts.js` returns business contact details; treat the output under GDPR and local law, and do not use it for unsolicited bulk contact where that is restricted.
- **You need reviews.** Business reviews live in the `google-api` skill, not this one.
## Setup
```bash
export SCRAPERSOCIAL_KEY=sk_live_... # https://scrapersocial.com/app/keys
```
Signing up at [scrapersocial.com/signup](https://scrapersocial.com/signup) includes 100 free credits, no card required.
## Scripts
| Script | What it does | Input | Credits |
|---|---|---|