Google Maps
Google Maps integration for OpenClaw with Routes API. Use for: (1) Distance/travel time calculations with traffic prediction, (2) Turn-by-turn directions, (3) Distance matrix between multiple points, (4) Geocoding addresses to coordinates and reverse, (5) Places search and details, (6) Transit planning with arrival times. Supports future departure times, traffic models (pessimistic/optimistic), avoid options (tolls/highways), and multiple travel modes (driving/walking/bicycling/transit).
Why this rating
Deterministic checks triggered by the tool capabilities and evidence.
- Locality: Hybrid
Calls Google Maps services and requires `GOOGLE_API_KEY` with Routes/Places/Geocoding APIs enabled.
- Data access: Sensitive
Operates on user-provided locations/addresses and can reveal travel patterns and precise places.
- Action surface: Read
Retrieves route, distance, geocoding, and place data without modifying external state.
Best practices
Follow these steps to reduce risk when using this skill.
- Restrict `GOOGLE_API_KEY` by API, referrer/IP, and quotas in Google Cloud; rotate it if exposed.
- Avoid sending unnecessary precise addresses; use approximate locations when possible for privacy.
- Sanitize logs and shared outputs (addresses, coordinates, and routes) before posting publicly.
Evidence links
Public sources backing the indicator assignments.
Always be careful when navigating away from the website.
Max-risk rule
If any capability reaches a higher level, the entire indicator level bumps up to keep ratings deterministic and easy to scan.