What actions can I run in Google Maps Platform?

12 actions are available, including "Autocomplete", "Compute Route Matrix", and "Geocode", and more. Run them from any trigger in your automation stack — map fields once and they execute automatically.

Do I need to write code to automate this?

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but it is never required.

Is the integration secure?

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

Google Maps Platform Integrations

Google Maps Platform APIs for places, geocoding, and routes. Connect Google Maps Platform into visual workflows so eng ops stop living in glue scripts.

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AutocompleteAutocompletes the record.
Compute Route MatrixComputes route matrix.
GeocodeGeocodes the record.
Get PlaceReturns a single place.
Get Place PhotoRetrieves place photo.
List PhotosRetrieves a list of photos.
List PlacesRetrieves a list of places.
Reverse GeocodeConverts geographic coordinates into an address.
Search NearbySearches for nearby.
Search TextSearches for text.
Compute RoutesComputes the routes.
Make an Api CallMakes API call.

When to use Google Maps Platform

Common scenarios where Google Maps Platform automation saves time and reduces manual work.

Run "Autocomplete" in Google Maps Platform from any upstream event — map fields once and let the automation handle the rest.
Automate "Compute Route Matrix" in Google Maps Platform as a workflow step — combine it with triggers, filters, and AI steps for full-pipeline coverage.
Combine "Geocode" from Google Maps Platform with triggers or actions in other apps to close the loop — one event, many downstream outcomes.

How to connect

Sign in and approve access — your password is never shared with WEXTL®, and you can revoke access from the provider at any time.

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Field	Type	Help
Base HostRequired	text	Default API host. Leave as `places.googleapis.com/v1`. Modules that call other Google Maps services (Geocoding, Routes) target the correct host automatically.
API KeyRequired	password	API key from Google Cloud Console -> Credentials. Enable the Places API (New), Geocoding API and Routes API on the key.

Use in workflow automation

Start from Google Maps Platform’s Autocomplete step and wire it straight into the run — one node on the canvas, no glue script.

Add Get Place as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 12 ready-made steps for developer tools work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Google Maps Platform workflow on the canvas: Autocomplete then Get Place

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Google Maps Platform in your workflows.

Google Maps Platform has no triggers, but it provides 12 actions including "Autocomplete", "Compute Route Matrix", and "Geocode". Pair them with triggers from other apps to automate Google Maps Platform tasks.

Field

Type

Help

Base HostRequired

text

Default API host. Leave as places.googleapis.com/v1. Modules that call other Google Maps services (Geocoding, Routes) target the correct host automatically.

API KeyRequired

password

API key from Google Cloud Console -> Credentials. Enable the Places API (New), Geocoding API and Routes API on the key.

Use in workflow automation

Start from Google Maps Platform’s Autocomplete step and wire it straight into the run — one node on the canvas, no glue script.

Add Get Place as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 12 ready-made steps for developer tools work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Google Maps Platform Integrations

When to use Google Maps Platform

How to connect

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Google Maps Platform Integrations

When to use Google Maps Platform

How to connect

Connect Google Maps Platform to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Connect Google Maps Platform to any app in workflows

Connect Google Maps Platform to any app in workflows

Connect Google Maps Platform to any app in workflows

Google Maps Platform Integrations

Google Maps Platform triggers and actions

When to use Google Maps Platform

How to connect

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Google Maps Platform support?

What actions can I run in Google Maps Platform?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Google Maps Platform Integrations

Google Maps Platform triggers and actions

When to use Google Maps Platform

How to connect

Connect Google Maps Platform to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Google Maps Platform support?

What actions can I run in Google Maps Platform?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Connect Google Maps Platform to any app in workflows

Connect Google Maps Platform to any app in workflows

Connect Google Maps Platform to any app in workflows