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Overview

The Google Map Search operation in this node allows users to perform location-based searches using the Outscraper API. It enables querying places or locations by a search string or place ID, returning relevant geographic results. This is useful for applications that need to find places, addresses, or points of interest programmatically.

Common scenarios include:

  • Finding businesses or landmarks near a location.
  • Retrieving details about a specific place by its name or ID.
  • Integrating location search functionality into workflows for marketing, logistics, or travel planning.

For example, you could use this node to search for "coffee shops in New York" and get a list of matching places with their details.

Properties

Name Meaning
Query The search query or place ID to look up.
Limit Maximum number of results to return (minimum 1).
Language Language code for the results (e.g., "en" for English, "fr" for French, "es" for Spanish).
Async Request Whether to make the request asynchronously (true/false).
Webhook URL to which Outscraper will send a POST callback once the asynchronous task finishes.

Output

The output JSON contains the search results returned by the Outscraper API for the given query. This typically includes an array of place objects with details such as names, addresses, coordinates, and other metadata depending on the API response.

If the asynchronous option is enabled, the node may not immediately return results but instead rely on the webhook callback to receive data once the search completes.

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active Outscraper API key credential configured in n8n.
  • The node sends requests to the Outscraper API endpoint specified in the credentials.
  • For asynchronous requests, a publicly accessible webhook URL must be provided to receive callbacks.

Troubleshooting

  • Empty or no results: Check that the query string is valid and specific enough. Also verify the language code if used.
  • API authentication errors: Ensure the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
  • Webhook failures: If using async mode, confirm the webhook URL is reachable and correctly configured to accept POST requests.
  • Limit value issues: The limit must be at least 1; setting it lower may cause errors.
  • Network or timeout errors: Verify network connectivity and Outscraper service status.

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