--- title: "Connect Harvest to Google Maps Platform - APIANT.ai" description: "When \"New Client\" fires in Harvest, your agent runs \"Geocode Address\" in Google Maps Platform." canonical: "https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-google-maps-platform" --- # Connect Harvest to Google Maps Platform When **New Client** fires in [Harvest](https://apiant.ai/connections/harvest), your agent runs **Geocode Address** in [Google Maps Platform](https://apiant.ai/connections/google-maps-platform). Describe the whole flow and it is built, tested on every scenario and kept running. Harvest **16** triggers Harvest **12** actions Google Maps Platform **8** actions What the catalog holds today. Ask for anything missing and your agent reads the API documentation and adds it. ## What do you want Harvest and Google Maps Platform to do together? Give your AI client this address. `https://mcp.apiant.ai` One connection does both: ask your client to act in an app once, or have it build an automation that keeps running. Any client that takes a remote MCP server. Nothing to install. Create your free account, then sign in once in your browser. ### Set it up in your client ### Claude Code Run this in the directory you want to work in. `claude mcp add --transport http -s project apiant-ai https://mcp.apiant.ai` Start Claude Code there, approve the server, and sign in in the browser page it opens. [Claude Code guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp/claude-code) ### Claude, web and desktop Open Customize, then Connectors, then Add custom connector, and paste the address. On Team and Enterprise an owner adds it first. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Cursor Add the address to your MCP configuration as a server URL. Cursor signs you in in your browser. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Zed Open Settings, then AI, then MCP Servers, then Add Server, then Add Remote Server. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Codex and the ChatGPT desktop app Open Settings, then MCP servers, then Add server, and choose Streamable HTTP. From the terminal, Codex takes the address with its own add command and then signs you in. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Any other MCP client Paste the address where the client asks for a remote MCP server URL, and name the server apiant-ai where it lets you. APIANT's skills reach the client over the same connection. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) Example flows ## What Harvest can start in Google Maps Platform - When **New Client** in Harvest then **Geocode Address** in Google Maps Platform - When **New Contact** in Harvest then **Nearby Search** in Google Maps Platform Starting points drawn from the triggers and actions in the catalog today. Describe the flow you need, at any depth, and your agent builds it and tests every scenario before it ships. Everything your agent can do with Harvest and Google Maps Platform ## Triggers and actions 16 triggers · 20 actions - Trigger **Invoice Paid** Triggers when an invoice is fully paid. - Trigger **Invoice Sent** Triggers when an invoice is sent or marked as sent. - Trigger **New Client** Triggers when a new client is added. - Trigger **New Contact** Triggers when new contact is added. - Trigger **New Expense** Triggers when a new expense is added. - Trigger **New Invoice** Triggers when an invoice is created. - Trigger **New Project** Triggers when a project is created. - Trigger **New Task** Triggers when a new task is added. - Trigger **New Time Entry** Triggers when a time entry is created. - Trigger **New User** Triggers when a new User is added. - Trigger **New User Assignment** Triggers when a user is assigned to a project. - Trigger **Timer Started** Triggers when a timer is started. - Trigger **Timer Stopped** Triggers when a timer is stopped. - Trigger **Updated Client** Triggers when a client is updated. - Trigger **Updated Invoice** Triggers when an invoice is updated. - Trigger **Updated Time Entry** Triggers when a time entry is updated. - Action **Create Client** Creates a Client - Action **Create Contact** Creates a Contact - Action **Create Project** Creates a Project - Action **Create Task** Creates a Task and optionally assigns it to a project - Action **Create Time Entry** Creates a Time Entry with duration - Action **Create Time Entry (Start & End Times)** Creates a Time Entry with start and end times - Action **Find Client** Finds a client by name or ID - Action **Find Invoice** Finds an invoice by ID - Action **Find Project** Finds a project by name - Action **Find Task** Finds a task by name - Action **Start Timer** Creates and starts a timer for a given date - Action **Stop Timer** Stops any running timers - Action **Geocode Address** Converts a street address or place description into latitude/longitude coordinates and a formatted address. - Action **Get Directions** Returns a route between an origin and a destination, with total distance, travel time and step-by-step legs. - Action **Get Distance Matrix** Returns travel distance and time for every pair of origins and destinations. - Action **Get Place Details** Returns the details of one Google Maps place, including its name, address, location, rating, phone number, website and opening hours. - Action **Get Route** Calculates a route between an origin and a destination address and returns its distance, travel time, route polyline and summary. - Action **Nearby Search** Finds places within a radius of a latitude and longitude, optionally limited to place types such as restaurant or gas station, and returns them with their address, location and rating. - Action **Reverse Geocode** Converts latitude/longitude coordinates into the nearest human-readable address. - Action **Text Search** Searches Google Maps for places matching a text query, such as "pizza in New York", and returns the matching places with their address, location, rating and contact details. ## Each app on its own - [ **Harvest** Simple time tracking software and powerful reporting that helps your team thrive.](https://apiant.ai/connections/harvest) - [ **Google Maps Platform** APIs and SDKs for maps, geocoding, routing, places search, and location-based data in apps.](https://apiant.ai/connections/google-maps-platform) Reviews ## What our customers say ## More from Harvest - [ **Harvest to Timeero** Timeero is a mileage and GPS time tracking app for mobile teams.](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-timeero) - [ **Harvest to HubSpot** HubSpot is your all-in-one stop for all of your marketing software needs.](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-hubspot) - [ **Harvest to Salesforce** Salesforce is a leading enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-salesforce) - [ **Harvest to Slack** Slack is a messaging platform for teams. Post messages, manage channels, users, reminders, and react to...](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-slack) - [ **Harvest to Gmail** Gmail is Google’s email service, featuring spam protection, search functions, and seamless integration with...](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-gmail) - [ **Harvest to Mailchimp** Mailchimp marketing automation and email platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-mailchimp) ## More into Google Maps Platform - [ **Shopify to Google Maps Platform** Shopify is a commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale.](https://apiant.ai/connect/shopify-to-google-maps-platform) - [ **Instagram to Google Maps Platform** Instagram is a social media platform for sharing photos, videos, and stories.](https://apiant.ai/connect/instagram-to-google-maps-platform) - [ **Mapster to Google Maps Platform** Mapster is a feedback survey platform that helps you collect and analyze user feedback.](https://apiant.ai/connect/mapster-to-google-maps-platform) - [ **Paperless to Google Maps Platform** Paperless lets you create, sign, and manage intelligent documents on a single platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/paperless-to-google-maps-platform) - [ **TickTick to Google Maps Platform** TickTick is a simple and effective to-do list and task manager app with seamless cloud synchronization...](https://apiant.ai/connect/ticktick-to-google-maps-platform) - [ **HubSpot to Google Maps Platform** HubSpot is your all-in-one stop for all of your marketing software needs.](https://apiant.ai/connect/hubspot-to-google-maps-platform) Questions ## Harvest and Google Maps Platform, answered ### ### What can start an automation from Harvest? Any of Harvest's 16 triggers in the catalog, including New Client, New Contact, New Expense and New Invoice. Describe the moment in plain language and your agent picks the right one. ### ### What can your agent do in Google Maps Platform when something happens in Harvest? Any of Google Maps Platform's 8 actions, including Geocode Address, Get Directions, Get Distance Matrix and Get Place Details. Your agent maps the data both ways and tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Can it also run from Google Maps Platform to Harvest? Google Maps Platform has no triggers in the catalog today, so automations start in Harvest. If you need the other direction, ask: your agent reads Google Maps Platform's API documentation and adds it. ### ### Do I have to build a connector for Harvest or Google Maps Platform? No. Both are in the catalog with their triggers and actions. You describe the automation; your agent builds it, tests every scenario and keeps it running. ### ### Can my AI client use Harvest and Google Maps Platform without building an automation? Yes. With your AI client connected to APIANT, ask it to do something in either app once and it runs that action on the spot. Ask for an automation and your agent builds it, tests every scenario and keeps it running. One connection covers both. ### ### What happens when something fails? Your agent works that out for you. It plans the failure paths along with the happy path, then tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Is there a free plan? Yes. Every plan includes the agent, including free, and building from your own AI client spends no assistant credits.