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amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder

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This library is used to simplify the process of using Amazon Location Service with maplibre-gl-geocoder in JavaScript Applications.

Installation

Install this library from NPM for usage with modules:

npm install @aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder

You can also import HTML and CSS files for usage directly in the browser.

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder@2"></script>
<link
  href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder@2/dist/amazon-location-for-mlg-styles.css"
  rel="stylesheet"
/>

Usage

Usage with Module - Standalone GeoPlaces SDK

This example uses the AWS SDK for JavaScript V3 to get a GeoPlacesClient to provide to the library, and AuthHelper for authenticating the GeoPlacesClient. It enables all APIs for the geocoder.

// Import MapLibre GL JS
import maplibregl from "maplibre-gl";
// Import from the AWS JavaScript SDK V3
import { GeoPlacesClient } from "@aws-sdk/client-geo-places";
// Import the utility functions
import { withAPIKey } from "@aws/amazon-location-utilities-auth-helper";
// Import the AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder
import {
  buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder,
  AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder,
} from "@aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder";

const apiKey = "<API Key>";
const mapName = "Standard";
const region = "<Region>"; // region containing Amazon Location API Key

// Create an authentication helper instance using an API key and region
const authHelper = await withAPIKey(apiKey, region);

const client = new GeoPlacesClient(authHelper.getClientConfig());

// Render the map
const map = new maplibregl.Map({
  container: "map",
  center: [-123.115898, 49.295868],
  zoom: 10,
  style: `https://maps.geo.${region}.amazonaws.com/maps/v2/styles/${mapStyle}/descriptor?key=${apiKey}`,
});

// Gets an instance of the AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder Object.
const amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder = buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder(client, { enableAll: true });

// Now we can add the Geocoder to the map.
map.addControl(amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder.getPlacesGeocoder());

Usage with a browser - Standalone GeoPlaces SDK

The clients and utility functions are available under the amazonLocationClient global.

Some of these example use the Amazon GeoPlacesClient. The Amazon GeoPlacesClient is based on the AWS SDK for JavaScript V3 and allows for making calls to Amazon Location through a script referenced in an HTML file.

This example uses the Amazon GeoPlacesClient to make a request that authenticates using an API Key.

<!-- Import the Amazon Location For Maplibre Geocoder -->
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder@2"></script>
<link
  href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder@2/dist/amazon-location-for-mlg-styles.css"
  rel="stylesheet"
/>
<!-- Import the Amazon GeoPlacesClient -->
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@aws/amazon-location-client@1"></script>
const apiKey = "<API Key>";
const mapStyle = "Standard";
const region = "<Region>"; // region containing Amazon Location API key

// Create an authentication helper instance using an API key and region
const authHelper = await amazonLocationClient.withAPIKey(apiKey, region);

const client = new amazonLocationClient.GeoPlacesClient(authHelper.getClientConfig());

// Render the map
const map = new maplibregl.Map({
  container: "map",
  center: [-123.115898, 49.295868],
  zoom: 10,
  style: `https://maps.geo.${region}.amazonaws.com/maps/v2/styles/${mapStyle}/descriptor?key=${apiKey}`,
});

// Initialize the AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder object
const amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoderObject = amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder.buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder(
  client,
  { enableAll: true },
);

// Use the AmazonLocationWithMaplibreGeocoder object to add a geocoder to the map.
map.addControl(amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoderObject.getPlacesGeocoder());

Usage with Module - consolidated LocationClient SDK

This example uses the AWS SDK for JavaScript V3 to get a LocationClient to provide to the library, and AuthHelper for authenticating the LocationClient. It enables all API's for the geocoder.

Usage with the consolidated LocationClient APIs require that you provide a PlacesIndex (Name of your places resource in your AWS Account) in the options variable.

// Import MapLibre GL JS
import maplibregl from "maplibre-gl";
// Import from the AWS JavaScript SDK V3
import { LocationClient } from "@aws-sdk/client-location";
// Import the utility functions
import { withAPIKey } from "@aws/amazon-location-utilities-auth-helper";
// Import the AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder
import {
  buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder,
  AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder,
} from "@aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder";

const identityPoolId = "<Identity Pool ID>";
const mapName = "<Map Name>";
const region = "<Region>"; // region containing Amazon Location resource
const placeIndex = "<PlaceIndexName>"; // Name of your places resource in your AWS Account.

// Create an authentication helper instance using credentials from Cognito
const authHelper = await withIdentityPoolId(identityPoolId, region);

const client = new LocationClient(authHelper.getLocationClientConfig());

// Render the map
const map = new maplibregl.Map({
  container: "map",
  center: [-123.115898, 49.295868],
  zoom: 10,
  style: `https://maps.geo.${region}.amazonaws.com/maps/v0/maps/${mapName}/style-descriptor`,
  ...authHelper.getMapAuthenticationOptions(),
});

// Gets an instance of the AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder Object.
const amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder = buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder(client, {
  enableAll: true,
  placesIndex: placeIndex,
});

// Now we can add the Geocoder to the map.
map.addControl(amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder.getPlacesGeocoder());

Usage with a browser - consolidated LocationClient SDK

The clients and utility functions are available under the amazonLocationClient global.

Some of these example use the Amazon Location Client. The Amazon Location Client is based on the AWS SDK for JavaScript V3 and allows for making calls to Amazon Location through a script referenced in an HTML file.

Usage with the LocationClient APIs require that you provide a PlacesIndex (Name of your places resource in your AWS Account) in the options variable.

This example uses the Amazon Location Client to make a request that that authenticates using Amazon Cognito.

<!-- Import the Amazon Location For Maplibre Geocoder -->
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder@2"></script>
<link
  href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@aws/amazon-location-for-maplibre-gl-geocoder@2/dist/amazon-location-for-mlg-styles.css"
  rel="stylesheet"
/>
<!-- Import the Amazon Location Client -->
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@aws/amazon-location-client@1"></script>
const identityPoolId = "<Identity Pool ID>";
const mapName = "<Map Name>";
const region = "<Region>"; // region containing Amazon Location resource
const placeIndex = "<PlaceIndexName>"; // Name of your places resource in your AWS Account.

// Create an authentication helper instance using credentials from Cognito
const authHelper = await amazonLocationClient.withIdentityPoolId(identityPoolId);

// Initialize the LocationClient
const client = new LocationClient(authHelper.getLocationClientConfig());

// Render the map
const map = new maplibregl.Map({
  container: "map",
  center: [-123.115898, 49.295868],
  zoom: 10,
  style: `https://maps.geo.${region}.amazonaws.com/maps/v0/maps/${mapName}/style-descriptor`,
  ...authHelper.getMapAuthenticationOptions(),
});

// Initialize the AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder object
const amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoderObject = amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder.buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder(
  client,
  { enableAll: true, placesIndex: placeIndex },
);

// Use the AmazonLocationWithMaplibreGeocoder object to add a geocoder to the map.
map.addControl(amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoderObject.getPlacesGeocoder());

Documentation

Import the library and call the utility functions in the top-level namespace as needed. You can find more details about these functions in the Documentation section.

npm run typedoc

buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder

Creates an instance of the AmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder which is the entry point to the other all other calls.

Using standalone GeoPlacesClient API Calls (client is instanceof GeoPlacesClient)

const amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder = buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder(client, { enableAll: true });

Using consolidated LocationClient API Calls (client is instance of LocationClient)

const amazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder = buildAmazonLocationMaplibreGeocoder(client, {
  enableAll: true,
  placesIndex: placeIndex,
});

getPlacesGeocoder

Returns a ready to use IControl object that can be added directly to a map.

const geocoder = getPlacesGeocoder();

// Initialize map see: <insert link to initializing a map instance here>
let map = await initializeMap();

// Add the geocoder to the map.
map.addControl(geocoder);

Getting Help

The best way to interact with our team is through GitHub. You can open an issue and choose from one of our templates for bug reports, feature requests or guidance. If you have a support plan with AWS Support, you can also create a new support case.

Please make sure to check out the following resources before opening an issue:

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING for more information.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License.