Zapier MCP Server

Zapier MCP servers enable AI models to connect with 8,000+ apps and 30,000+ actions, providing powerful workflow automation and integration capabilities without complex API integrations.

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Overview

The Zapier MCP Server is a remote Model Context Protocol server that gives AI assistants direct access to Zapier's ecosystem of 8,000+ apps and 30,000+ actions. This enables AI models to automate workflows and perform real-world tasks across your entire tech stack through natural language.

Official Server:

Developed and maintained by Zapier

Key Features

🔌

8,000+ App Integrations

Connect to virtually any business app including Slack, Gmail, Google Sheets, and Salesforce

⚡

30,000+ Actions

Access tens of thousands of pre-built actions across all integrated apps

🗣️

Natural Language Interface

Describe actions in plain English—no API knowledge required

🔒

Enterprise Security

Request signing, granular permissions, and end-to-end encryption

Available Tools

Quick Reference

CategoryPopular AppsCommon Actions
CommunicationSlack, Gmail, Microsoft TeamsSend messages, send emails, create channels
ProductivityAsana, Trello, NotionCreate tasks, update cards, add pages
DataGoogle Sheets, AirtableAdd rows, update records, create entries
CRMSalesforce, HubSpotCreate contacts, update deals, add notes
DevelopmentGitHub, GitLabCreate issues, merge PRs, add comments

Tool Configuration

Tools are configured through the Zapier MCP Dashboard:

Send Slack Message▶

Post messages to Slack channels or direct messages.

Example Usage:

  • "Send a message to #engineering in Slack that the deployment is complete"
  • "Post in #general: The new feature is live!"

Configuration:

  • Select Slack app
  • Choose Send Channel Message action
  • Authenticate with Slack
  • Configure channel and message parameters
Add Google Sheets Row▶

Append new rows to Google Sheets spreadsheets.

Example Usage:

  • "Add a new row to my Leads spreadsheet with name: John Doe, email: [email protected]"
  • "Log today's metrics in the Analytics sheet"

Configuration:

  • Select Google Sheets app
  • Choose Create Spreadsheet Row action
  • Authenticate with Google
  • Select spreadsheet and worksheet
  • Map column fields
Create Asana Task▶

Create tasks in Asana projects with assignees and due dates.

Example Usage:

  • "Create an Asana task: Fix navigation bug, assign to John, due Friday"
  • "Add a task in the Website Redesign project"

Configuration:

  • Select Asana app
  • Choose Create Task action
  • Authenticate with Asana
  • Select workspace and project
  • Configure task fields (name, assignee, due date)
Create HubSpot Contact▶

Add new contacts to HubSpot CRM.

Example Usage:

  • "Create a HubSpot contact for Sarah Johnson at Acme Corp"
  • "Add this lead to HubSpot: [email protected], phone: 555-0100"

Configuration:

  • Select HubSpot app
  • Choose Create Contact action
  • Authenticate with HubSpot
  • Map contact properties (email, name, company, phone)
Create GitHub Issue▶

Create issues in GitHub repositories.

Example Usage:

  • "Create a GitHub issue in web-app repo: Login button not working"
  • "File a bug report in the api-service repository"

Configuration:

  • Select GitHub app
  • Choose Create Issue action
  • Authenticate with GitHub
  • Select repository
  • Configure issue fields (title, body, labels, assignees)
Send Gmail Email▶

Send emails through Gmail.

Example Usage:

Configuration:

  • Select Gmail app
  • Choose Send Email action
  • Authenticate with Gmail
  • Configure recipient, subject, and body parameters

Installation

Prerequisites

  1. Create a Zapier MCP server at mcp.zapier.com
  2. Add tools (apps and actions) to your server
  3. Copy your unique Server URL

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zapier": {
      "url": "https://mcp.zapier.com/api/mcp/s/YOUR-SERVER-ID/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Keep URL Private:

Your MCP server URL is like a password. Never share it publicly.

Setup Guide

Step 1: Create MCP Server

  1. Visit mcp.zapier.com
  2. Click "+ New MCP Server"
  3. Select your AI client from dropdown
  4. Name your server (e.g., "My Workflows")
  5. Click "Create MCP Server"

Step 2: Add Tools

  1. Click "+ Add tool"
  2. Search for desired app (e.g., "Slack")
  3. Select an action (e.g., "Send Channel Message")
  4. Authenticate the app if needed
  5. Configure parameters:
    • Set values: Hardcode specific values
    • Let AI choose: AI determines values
    • Provide options: Give AI a list of choices
  6. Click "Save"

Repeat for each tool you want to enable.

Step 3: Connect AI Client

Copy your Server URL and add it to your AI client's configuration (see Installation tabs above).

Step 4: Test Connection

Ask your AI: "What tools do I have access to?"

Test a simple action: "Send a test message to Slack"

Common Use Cases

Session Management

Execute actions across multiple apps in sequence:

"Create a HubSpot contact for Jane Smith, then send her a welcome email via Gmail,
and add a follow-up task in Asana for next week"

Data Synchronization

Keep data in sync between different platforms:

"When a new form is submitted in Typeform, add the data to Google Sheets
and send a Slack notification to #sales"

Workflow Automation

Automate repetitive cross-app workflows:

"Get this week's Google Analytics data, create a summary report in Google Docs,
and share it in the #marketing Slack channel"
CategoryApps
CommunicationSlack, Gmail, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Outlook
ProductivityAsana, Trello, Notion, Todoist, Monday.com
DataGoogle Sheets, Airtable, Excel, MySQL, PostgreSQL
CRMSalesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM
DevelopmentGitHub, GitLab, Jira, Linear, Bitbucket
E-commerceShopify, Stripe, WooCommerce, PayPal
MarketingMailchimp, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads
StorageGoogle Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box

Usage & Pricing

  • 300 tool calls/month included free
  • Each successful action = 2 tasks
  • Failed actions = 0 tasks
  • Separate from regular Zapier task quota

Beta Status:

Zapier MCP is in open beta. Features may change.

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