zapier
Automate workflows between apps with Zapier. Use when a user asks to connect apps without code, automate repetitive tasks, sync data between services, or build no-code integrations between SaaS tools.
Best use case
zapier is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Automate workflows between apps with Zapier. Use when a user asks to connect apps without code, automate repetitive tasks, sync data between services, or build no-code integrations between SaaS tools.
Teams using zapier should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/zapier/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How zapier Compares
| Feature / Agent | zapier | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Automate workflows between apps with Zapier. Use when a user asks to connect apps without code, automate repetitive tasks, sync data between services, or build no-code integrations between SaaS tools.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Zapier
## Overview
Zapier connects 6000+ apps with automated workflows (Zaps). Trigger → Action chains: when something happens in one app, do something in another. No code required for basic automation; supports code steps for complex logic.
## Instructions
### Step 1: Common Zap Patterns
```text
Trigger → Action examples:
1. New Stripe payment → Add row to Google Sheets → Send Slack notification
2. New form submission (Typeform) → Create contact in HubSpot → Send welcome email
3. New GitHub issue → Create Trello card → Notify on Discord
4. New email (Gmail) with attachment → Save to Google Drive → Notify on Slack
5. Scheduled (every day 9 AM) → Pull data from API → Post summary to Slack
```
### Step 2: Webhooks (Custom Triggers)
```typescript
// Trigger a Zap from your app via webhook
await fetch('https://hooks.zapier.com/hooks/catch/123456/abcdef/', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({
event: 'order_completed',
customer_email: 'john@example.com',
order_total: 99.99,
product: 'Premium Plan',
}),
})
// Zapier receives this and runs the connected workflow
```
### Step 3: Code Steps (JavaScript)
```javascript
// Zapier Code step — transform data between apps
const inputData = inputData // data from previous step
// Parse and transform
const fullName = `${inputData.firstName} ${inputData.lastName}`
const isVIP = parseFloat(inputData.totalSpent) > 1000
output = [{
fullName,
email: inputData.email.toLowerCase(),
isVIP,
segment: isVIP ? 'vip' : 'regular',
}]
```
### Step 4: Build a Zapier Integration
```typescript
// If you want YOUR app to appear in Zapier's directory
// Use Zapier Platform CLI to build a custom integration
// index.ts — Define triggers and actions for your app
const App = {
triggers: {
newOrder: {
display: { label: 'New Order', description: 'Triggers when a new order is created' },
operation: {
perform: async (z, bundle) => {
const response = await z.request('https://api.myapp.com/orders?since=' + bundle.meta.page)
return response.data
},
},
},
},
actions: {
createContact: {
display: { label: 'Create Contact' },
operation: {
perform: async (z, bundle) => {
return z.request({
method: 'POST',
url: 'https://api.myapp.com/contacts',
body: { email: bundle.inputData.email, name: bundle.inputData.name },
})
},
},
},
},
}
```
## Guidelines
- Free tier: 100 tasks/month, 5 Zaps. Starter ($19.99/mo): 750 tasks, 20 Zaps.
- "Tasks" = each action step that runs. A 5-step Zap uses 5 tasks per trigger.
- For self-hosted alternative, use n8n (free, unlimited) or Activepieces.
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