The Maps Express

About

Search and save locations effortlessly with The Maps Express, experiencing rapid integration and minimal workflow disruption.

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FEATURES
❇️ Quick Search: Use the shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+S / ⌘+⇧+S) or right-click highlighted text for quick searches, ideal for reading web pages.
❇️ Search Bar: Use the shortcut (Alt+Shift+S / ⌥+⇧+S) or click to open the extension, ideal for watching videos.
❇️ Search History: Saves up to 10 locations for quick redirection to Google Maps.
❇️ Favorite List: Click the plus icon in the search history to save. Import or export favorites as needed.
❇️ Delete Mode: Simply check and delete items.
❇️ Place Summary: Set up the API key to summarize the locations on the current page. The results will be preserved and automatically cleared after 1 day.
❇️ Video Summary: Switch to Video Summary Mode with one click from the Place Summary tab, extracting key locations from YouTube videos.
❇️ Quick Directions: Use the shortcut (Alt+R / ⌥+R) or right-click to launch a map with directions from the starting address to the highlighted text.

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PREMIUM FEATURES
❇️ Auto-attach Link: Attach a map link to all locations on any website with one shortcut (Alt+S / ⌥+S).
❇️ Tidy Location List: Auto-categorize any list via the context menu.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
❇️ How can I adjust the keyboard shortcuts if they don't work or conflict with other functions' shortcuts?
▶️ You can use the hyperlinks on the extension's "Hints" page, or follow these steps to customize the shortcuts in your browser:
1️⃣ Locate the "Manage extensions" page (may vary depending on the browser)
2️⃣ Select "Keyboard shortcuts"
3️⃣ Click the input field and press the shortcut
4️⃣ For some browsers, you may need to change the scope to "Global"

❇️ How to Apply for a Gemini API Key (1 min):
▶️ Google AI Studio > Sign In > Consent to Legal Notice & Continue > Get API key > Create API key > Create API key in new project > Copy

❇️ Are there usage limits for the Gemini Summary feature?
▶️ According to the latest plan information from Google AI Studio, the Gemini (1.5 Flash) API free tier allows 15 requests per minute, 1,500 requests per day, and up to 1 million tokens per minute.

❇️ Will my personal records or API key be leaked?
▶️ No, all information is stored locally in your browser. As recommended by Google AI Studio, always use your API keys securely.

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IMPORTANT CHANGELOG
❇️ 1.11.0 Added the right-click menu
❇️ 1.10.0 Added summarize from YouTube Video
❇️ 1.9.0 Added route with Google Maps
❇️ 1.8.11 Added list height resizing feature
❇️ 1.8.0 Added AI premium feature
❇️ 1.7.0 Detached the extension pop-up into a floating iframe
❇️ 1.6.0 Renamed extension to "The Maps Express"
❇️ 1.5.12 Added disambiguating terms to summary results
❇️ 1.5.1 Added Japanese language support
❇️ 1.5.0 Added location summary feature powered by Google's Gemini AI
❇️ 1.4.7 Fixed the early firing issue when using the Chinese input method in the search bar on macOS and Linux
❇️ 1.4.2 Added Chinese language support

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