Multi-Agent AI Systems: Grounding with Google Maps in Genkit

In my previous article, we explored how to build a multi-agent AI concierge using Angular and Google's Genkit. We discussed the architectural benefits of the multi-agent pattern and how to use Google Search Retrieval to ground our agents in real-world data. Today, we're taking it a step further. We'll explore Grounding with Google Maps, a powerful feature in Genkit that allows your AI to not only talk about locations but to provide interactive, contextual map experiences directly within your application. What is Grounding with Google Maps? Grounding with Google Maps allows Gemini to access real-time place information, coordinates, and reviews. More importantly, it can generate a Contextual Token that your frontend can use to render an interactive Google Maps widget. Instead of just getting a text description of a restaurant, your user gets an interactive card with photos, ratings, and a "Get Directions" button; all powered by the same data the model used to generate its response. Enabl