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Google Maps

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Algolia

Integrate Google Maps and Algolia

Connect Google Maps and Algolia nodes in your workflow. Integrate with any tool or database and ship powerful backend logic and APIs instantly - No code required!

Node stack

Supported Google Maps and Algolia Nodes

Add any other tools or your preferred database nodes. If an integration is not available generate your own using AI

Calculate Distance

Calculate the distance between two addresses using Google's Directions API. **To use this node you must first enable the [Directions API](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/directions-backend.googleapis.com?project=_)**

Geocode Address

Geocode address using Google's Geocoding API. **To use this node you must first enable the [Geocoding API](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/geocoding-backend.googleapis.com?project=_)**

Get Nearby Places

Get nearby places using Google's Places API. **To use this node you must first enable the [Places API](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/places-backend.googleapis.com?project=_) AND [Geocoding API](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/geocoding-backend.googleapis.com?project=_)**

Algolia Full Text Search

Performs a full text search on an Algolia index and returns a JSON object or an array of JSON objects

Quick start

How to integrate Google Maps and Algolia

Step 1 — Add the nodes to your workflow

Create a new workflow in BuildShip, click “Add node”, and select the Google Maps and Algolia actions you want to use.

Step 2 — Configure each node

Go to each node to authenticate (or add your API key) and fill in the required parameters.

Step 3 — Connect the nodes

Each node in BuildShip can connect to others by using their output variables. When you reference a variable from one node in another, BuildShip automatically links them in the workflow.

Step 4 — Test your workflow

Define your starting data in the Inputs node and choose what to do with the result in the Flow Output node. Finally, run a test to see your workflow in action.

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