Open satellite imagery using deeplinks with coordinates and zoom levels via bash `open` command. Capture screenshots at multiple zoom levels for land analysis, building inventory, structure identification, and agricultural planning. Use when user needs satellite imagery, aerial view, farm analysis, land survey, building detection, structure inventory, property boundaries, coordinates lookup, or OSINT of any location. Triggers on requests for overhead views, map screenshots, or geographic reconnaissance.
Deeplink satellite maps with coordinates/zoom, capture screenshots, analyze land and structures for farming
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Open satellite imagery using deeplinks with coordinates and zoom levels via bash `open` command. Capture screenshots at multiple zoom levels for land analysis, building inventory, structure identification, and agricultural planning. Use when user needs satellite imagery, aerial view, farm analysis, land survey, building detection, structure inventory, property boundaries, coordinates lookup, or OSINT of any location. Triggers on requests for overhead views, map screenshots, or geographic reconnaissance.
ALWAYS try the address directly in the URL first. Both Google Maps and Apple Maps auto-geocode addresses - no parsing needed!
Apple Maps (Preferred - Native macOS, Fastest)
# Satellite view with address (Apple Maps auto-geocodes)
open "maps://?q=110+Clover+St+Cedar+Creek+Texas&t=h"# Satellite view with coordinates and zoom
open "maps://?t=h&ll=30.0872,-97.5014&z=18"
Google Maps (Alternative - Browser-based)
# Satellite view with address (Google Maps auto-geocodes)
open "https://www.google.com/maps/search/110+Clover+St+Cedar+Creek+Texas/@?layer=satellite"# Satellite view with coordinates and zoom
open "https://www.google.com/maps/@30.0872,-97.5014,18z/data=!3m1!1e3"
Force Satellite View with AppleScript
# Activate Maps and set to satellite view (Cmd+3)
osascript -e 'tell app "Maps" to activate' \
-e 'delay 1' \
-e 'tell app "System Events" to keystroke "3" using command down'
Only Geocode If:
❌ You need exact lat/lon for calculations
❌ The address format is unusual or international
❌ You're doing multi-location analysis with coordinates
NEVER waste tool calls geocoding when the address works directly in the URL!
Google Maps: Right-click location → "What's here?" → coordinates appear at bottom
Apple Maps: Long-press to drop pin → tap pin → coordinates in info panel
What3Words: Convert 3-word address at what3words.com
From Property Address (Google Geocoding)
# If you have Google API key
curl -s "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?address=123+Farm+Rd,+Iowa&key=YOUR_KEY" | jq -r '.results[0].geometry.location | "\(.lat),\(.lng)"'
# Apple Maps - Single command for address + satellite + screenshot
open "maps://?q=110+Clover+St+Cedar+Creek+Texas&t=h"sleep 4
screencapture -x ~/Desktop/satellite_capture.png
Method 3: Coordinates with Multi-Zoom (Google Maps)
LAT=37.7749; LON=-122.4194
# Regional context
open "https://www.google.com/maps/@${LAT},${LON},12z/data=!3m1!1e3"sleep 4
screencapture -x ~/Desktop/z12.png
# Property level
open "https://www.google.com/maps/@${LAT},${LON},16z/data=!3m1!1e3"sleep 4
screencapture -x ~/Desktop/z16.png
# Structure detail
open "https://www.google.com/maps/@${LAT},${LON},19z/data=!3m1!1e3"sleep 4
screencapture -x ~/Desktop/z19.png
Method 4: With AppleScript for Reliable Satellite View
# Uses AppleScript to force satellite mode and fullscreen for better quality
osascript <<'EOF'
property theAddress : "110 Clover St, Cedar Creek, Texas"
-- Open Apple Maps with satellite view
do shell script "open 'maps://?q=" & theAddress & "&t=h'"
tell application "Maps"
activate
end tell
delay 2
-- Force satellite view (Cmd+3)
tell application "System Events"
tell process "Maps"
keystroke "3" using command down
end tell
end tell
delay 4
-- Fullscreen for better screenshot
tell application "System Events"
tell process "Maps"
keystroke "f" using {command down, control down}
end tell
end tell
delay 1
-- Capture
do shell script "screencapture -x ~/Desktop/satellite_" & (do shell script "date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S") & ".png"
EOF
After opening the map, ALWAYS verify you're looking at the correct location!
# After capture, analyze the screenshot to confirm the address# Use image analysis to check that the location markers and labels are correct# If location is wrong:# 1. Check the address spelling# 2. Try full address with ZIP code# 3. Use explicit coordinates instead# 4. Re-open map and re-capture
Why This Matters:
Last session used approximate town coordinates (Cedar Creek center) instead of actual property
Result: 4 wrong screenshots wasted before discovery
Prevention: Analyze first screenshot to confirm correct location before multi-zoom sequence
Complete Workflow (Agent Must Follow)
Step 1: Detect Input Type
- User provides ADDRESS → Use directly in URL (Method 1 or 2)
- User provides COORDINATES → Use in URL (Method 3)
- User says "my location" → Get device location first
Step 2: Open Map with Address/Coordinates
# Preferred: Apple Maps (faster, native)
open "maps://?q=ADDRESS&t=h"# Alternative: Google Maps (browser-based)
open "https://www.google.com/maps/search/ADDRESS/@?layer=satellite"
# Analyze the screenshot:# - Does it show the correct address?# - Are the location labels visible?# - Is the satellite view active (not road view)?# If NO → Adjust and re-open map
Step 6: Multi-Zoom Analysis (Optional)
# If more detail needed, repeat steps 2-5 at different zoom levels:# - zoom 12 (regional)# - zoom 16 (property)# - zoom 19 (structures)
Use bash tool to execute open commands. Use sleep 3-5 between URL and screenshot to allow tiles to load. Maximize browser window for best capture quality.
