# Google Maps Search for Raycast

URL: https://www.raycast.com/ratoru/google-maps-search

> Quickly search Google Maps or get directions.

- Install: raycast://extensions/ratoru/google-maps-search
- Author: [Raphael](https://www.raycast.com/ratoru)
- Installs: 54,477
- Platforms: macOS, Windows
- Categories: Web
- Updated: 2026-09-30
- Source: https://github.com/raycast/extensions/tree/29c078c4a74d44d4ea11fc1704ca143254663775/extensions/google-maps-search/

## Commands

- **Get Me Home**: Open Google Maps with directions from your current location to your home.
- **Get Me Somewhere**: Get directions to a destination.
- **Quickly Search Google Maps**: Quickly search for a place or category on Google Maps.
- **Search Google Maps**: Use text selection or clipboard to find a place or category on Google Maps.

## README

### Google Maps Search

#### Setup

1. Enter your home address in the Raycast preferences. It will be used to quickly pull up directions to your home.
2. Select your preferred mode of travel. This will be the default for all searches.
3. For full functionality, you should allow [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps) to access your location in your preferred browser. This way, `Get Me Home` and `Get Me Somewhere` will immediately pull up directions starting from your current location.

#### Searching

Use the extension's search fields as you would use the ones on Google Maps. They can take regular addresses, as well as building names.

#### Autofill

This extension provides the option to autofill the destination field of the `Search Google Maps` and `Get Me Somewhere` commands. The field will be filled using highlighted text or the last copied text if enabled. Enable it in the extension's settings.

#### Privacy

This extension only stores your address locally to pass it to the Google Maps API. This extension does nothing else with your info.