Requirements
Connecting Google Maps Platform takes an active account plus an API access token from your account settings — no other setup is required.[3]
Get your Google Maps Platform credentials
Credential type option 1
Google Maps Platform
- Base HosttextRequired
Default API host. Leave as
[1]places.googleapis.com/v1. Modules that call other Google Maps services (Geocoding, Routes) target the correct host automatically. - API KeypasswordRequired
API key from Google Cloud Console -> Credentials. Enable the Places API (New), Geocoding API and Routes API on the key.
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Credential type option 2
Google Maps Platform
You’ll be redirected to sign in and approve access — your password is never shared with WEXTL.
- Client IDtextRequired
OAuth 2.0 Client ID from Google Cloud Console → Credentials → your OAuth client. Enable the Places API (New) on the project.
[1] - Client SecretpasswordRequired
Client Secret shown next to the same OAuth client ID above in Credentials.
[1] - Base URLtextRequired
API host. Leave as
[1]places.googleapis.com/v1. Enter the hostname only — nohttps://or trailing slash. - Additional Scopesarray
Optional. Extra Google OAuth scopes to request on top of the default ones, one full scope URL per item (for example https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive). Duplicates of the default scopes are ignored. Use this with your own Client ID, and enable the same scopes on its OAuth consent screen.
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Integration requests 3 permissions:
Verify your Google identityView your email addressAccess Google Maps Platform APIs (Places, Routes)
Connect Google Maps Platform in WEXTL
- Log in to your WEXTL account, add the Google Maps Platform node module to your workflow, and click Create new credential.
- Optional: In the Credential name field, enter a name for the credential.
- Enter the authentication credentials you copied from your Google Maps Platform account, or follow the on-screen instructions to create the credential.
- If prompted, authenticate your account and confirm access.
- If you want to make changes to your credential in the future, follow the steps in Manage credentials →
Notes
Credentials are org-scoped; share them with teammates from the Credentials picker on any of its nodes.For detailed information on connecting an application, see Connect an application →
Google Maps Platform node modules
The list below is a reference of every Google Maps Platform node module the integration supports. You will be able to pick any of them on the workflow canvas while building automations.
Expand any Google Maps Platform node module below to see exactly what it takes in, what it returns, and what connection it needs.
AutocompleteSearch
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
InputRequired | text |
| Location Bias | object |
| Circle | object |
| Rectangle | object |
| Location Restriction | object |
| Circle | object |
| Rectangle | object |
| Included Primary Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Included Region Codes | array |
| Region Code | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Region Code | text |
| Origin | object |
| Latitude | number |
| Longitude | number |
| Input Offset | number |
| Include Query Predictions | boolean |
| Session Token | text |
| Limit | number |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Place Prediction | object |
| Place Resource Name | text |
| Place ID | text |
| Text | object |
| Structured Format | object |
| Types | array |
| Query Prediction | object |
| Text | object |
| Structured Format | object |
Compute Route MatrixSearch
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Field MaskRequired | text |
OriginsRequired | array |
| Waypoint | object |
| Route Modifiers | object |
DestinationsRequired | array |
| Waypoint | object |
| Travel Mode | choice |
| Routing Preference | choice |
| Departure Time | text |
| Arrival Time | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Region Code | text |
| Units | choice |
| Extra Computations | array |
| Extra Computation | choice |
| Traffic Model | choice |
| Transit Preferences | object |
| Allowed Travel Modes | array |
| Transit Routing Preference | choice |
| Limit | number |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Origin Index | number |
| Destination Index | number |
| Status | object |
| Code | number |
| Message | text |
| Condition | text |
| Distance Meters | number |
| Duration | text |
| Static Duration | text |
| Localized Values | object |
| Distance | object |
| Duration | object |
| Static Duration | object |
| Transit Fare | object |
GeocodeSearch
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Address | text |
| Place | choice |
| Components | text |
| Bounds | text |
| Language | text |
| Region | text |
| Extra Computations | array |
| Extra Computation | choice |
| Limit | number |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Place ID | text |
| Formatted Address | text |
| Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Partial Match | boolean |
| Geometry | object |
| Location | object |
| Location Type | text |
| Viewport | object |
| Address Components | array |
| Long Name | text |
| Short Name | text |
| Types | array |
| Plus Code | object |
| Compound Code | text |
| Global Code | text |
Get PlaceAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
PlaceRequired | choice |
Field MaskRequired | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Region Code | text |
| Session Token | text |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | text |
| Resource Name | text |
| Display Name | object |
| Text | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Formatted Address | text |
| Short Formatted Address | text |
| Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Primary Type | text |
| Primary Type Display Name | object |
| Text | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Location | object |
| Latitude | number |
| Longitude | number |
| Rating | number |
| User Rating Count | number |
| Price Level | text |
| Business Status | text |
| National Phone Number | text |
| International Phone Number | text |
| Google Maps URL | url |
| Website URL | url |
| UTC Offset Minutes | number |
| Icon Mask Base URI | url |
| Icon Background Color | text |
3other output fields
Get Place PhotoAction
List PhotosSearch
List PlacesSearch
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Text QueryRequired | text |
Field MaskRequired | text |
| Included Type | text |
| Open Now | boolean |
| Minimum Rating | number |
| Language Code | text |
| Region Code | text |
| Limit | number |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | text |
| Resource Name | text |
| Display Name | object |
| Text | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Formatted Address | text |
| Short Formatted Address | text |
| Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Primary Type | text |
| Primary Type Display Name | object |
| Text | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Location | object |
| Latitude | number |
| Longitude | number |
| Rating | number |
| User Rating Count | number |
| Price Level | text |
| Business Status | text |
| National Phone Number | text |
| International Phone Number | text |
| Google Maps URL | url |
| Website URL | url |
| UTC Offset Minutes | number |
| Icon Mask Base URI | url |
| Icon Background Color | text |
3other output fields
Reverse GeocodeSearch
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Lat/LngRequired | text |
| Place | choice |
| Result Type | text |
| Location Type | text |
| Language | text |
| Region | text |
| Extra Computations | array |
| Extra Computation | choice |
| Limit | number |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Place ID | text |
| Formatted Address | text |
| Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Partial Match | boolean |
| Geometry | object |
| Location | object |
| Location Type | text |
| Viewport | object |
| Address Components | array |
| Long Name | text |
| Short Name | text |
| Types | array |
| Plus Code | object |
| Compound Code | text |
| Global Code | text |
Search NearbySearch
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Field MaskRequired | text |
Location RestrictionRequired | object |
| Circle | object |
| Included Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Excluded Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Included Primary Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Excluded Primary Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Max Result Count | number |
| Rank Preference | choice |
| Language Code | text |
| Region Code | text |
| Include Future Opening Businesses | boolean |
| Limit | number |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | text |
| Resource Name | text |
| Display Name | object |
| Text | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Formatted Address | text |
| Short Formatted Address | text |
| Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Primary Type | text |
| Primary Type Display Name | object |
| Text | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Location | object |
| Latitude | number |
| Longitude | number |
| Rating | number |
| User Rating Count | number |
| Price Level | text |
| Business Status | text |
| National Phone Number | text |
| International Phone Number | text |
| Google Maps URL | url |
| Website URL | url |
| UTC Offset Minutes | number |
| Icon Mask Base URI | url |
| Icon Background Color | text |
3other output fields
Search TextSearch
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Text QueryRequired | text |
Field MaskRequired | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Region Code | text |
| Rank Preference | choice |
| Included Type | text |
| Open Now | boolean |
| Minimum Rating | number |
| Price Levels | array |
| Price Level | choice |
| Strict Type Filtering | boolean |
| Location Bias | object |
| Circle | object |
| Rectangle | object |
| Location Restriction | object |
| Rectangle | object |
| EV Options | object |
| Minimum Charging Rate (kW) | number |
| Connector Types | array |
| Include Pure Service Area Businesses | boolean |
| Include Future Opening Businesses | boolean |
| Limit | number |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | text |
| Resource Name | text |
| Display Name | object |
| Text | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Formatted Address | text |
| Short Formatted Address | text |
| Types | array |
| Type | text |
| Primary Type | text |
| Primary Type Display Name | object |
| Text | text |
| Language Code | text |
| Location | object |
| Latitude | number |
| Longitude | number |
| Rating | number |
| User Rating Count | number |
| Price Level | text |
| Business Status | text |
| National Phone Number | text |
| International Phone Number | text |
| Google Maps URL | url |
| Website URL | url |
| UTC Offset Minutes | number |
| Icon Mask Base URI | url |
| Icon Background Color | text |
3other output fields
Compute RoutesAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Field MaskRequired | text |
OriginRequired | object |
| Address | text |
| Place ID | text |
| Location | object |
| Via | boolean |
| Vehicle Stopover | boolean |
| Side Of Road | boolean |
DestinationRequired | object |
| Address | text |
| Place ID | text |
| Location | object |
| Via | boolean |
| Vehicle Stopover | boolean |
| Side Of Road | boolean |
| Intermediates | array |
| Address | text |
| Place ID | text |
| Location | object |
| Via | boolean |
| Vehicle Stopover | boolean |
| Side Of Road | boolean |
| Travel Mode | choice |
| Routing Preference | choice |
| Polyline Quality | choice |
| Polyline Encoding | choice |
| Departure Time | text |
| Arrival Time | text |
| Compute Alternative Routes | boolean |
| Route Modifiers | object |
| Avoid Tolls | boolean |
| Avoid Highways | boolean |
| Avoid Ferries | boolean |
| Avoid Indoor | boolean |
| Vehicle Info | object |
| Toll Passes | array |
| Language Code | text |
| Region Code | text |
| Units | choice |
| Optimize Waypoint Order | boolean |
| Requested Reference Routes | array |
| Reference Route | choice |
| Extra Computations | array |
| Extra Computation | choice |
| Traffic Model | choice |
| Transit Preferences | object |
| Allowed Travel Modes | array |
| Transit Routing Preference | choice |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Routes | array |
| Route Labels | array |
| Distance Meters | number |
| Duration | text |
| Static Duration | text |
| Description | text |
| Warnings | array |
| Polyline | object |
| Optimized Intermediate Waypoint Index | array |
| Viewport | object |
| Fallback Info | object |
| Routing Mode | text |
| Reason | text |
| Geocoding Results | object |
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References
- WEXTL® Google Maps Platform Source Code connector implementation.
- Our users use cases and automations.
- Official API Documentation for Google Maps Platform.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder data.
Last updated: Jul 22, 2026 23:18