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Connect your AI to thousands of apps with the Model Context Protocol.Beta Status: Zapier MCP is currently in beta and part of your existing Zapier Plan.
What is Zapier MCP?
Zapier MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standardized way to connect AI assistants to thousands of apps and services. It enables your AI to take real actions—like sending messages, creating tasks, or updating records—using natural language commands.For Non-Developers
Connect Anthropic’s Claude to Zapier’s 8,000+ app integrations without writing code. Just describe what you want in natural language.
For Developers
Build AI applications with direct access to Zapier’s ecosystem through APIs and developer tools like Cursor and Windsurf.
Key Features
- 8,000+ App Connections: Access Zapier’s massive library of pre-built integrations
- 30,000+ Actions: Enable your AI to perform specific tasks or searches across apps
- Natural Language: Just describe what you want—no complex commands to have the AI execute actions
- Secure by Default: Zapier manages authentication, encryption, and rate limiting
- Multiple Client Support: Create a single server that works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and more
Quick Comparison
Zapier MCP vs Zapier Agents
| Feature | Zapier MCP | Zapier Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Developers & Claude users | Non-technical users |
| Setup | Direct LLM/AI integration | Web-based interface |
| Coding Required | No (for Claude) / Yes (for APIs) | No |
| Multi-step Workflows | One action at a time | Complex workflows/behaviors |
| Background Execution | No | Yes |
| Interface | Within your AI tool (MCP Client) | Zapier web app |
Beta Limits
During beta, all users have the following rate limits:- 80 tool calls per hour (rolling window)
- 160 tool calls per day (rolling 24 hours)
- 300 tool calls per month (calendar month)
Enterprise Users: Zapier MCP is not enabled by default on Enterprise accounts. If you’d still like to beta test Zapier MCP, reach out here.
Get Started
Ready to get started? Follow our quickstart guide to connect your AI assistant to Zapier MCP in just a few minutes.Popular Tools
Slack
Send messages, create channels, update status
Google Sheets
Add rows, update data, create spreadsheets, find data
Gmail
Send emails, search messages, manage labels
Jira
Create tasks, update epics, search stories
Asana
Create tasks, update projects, add comments
GitHub
Create issues, manage PRs, update repos
HubSpot
Manage contacts, create deals, update records
Discord
Send messages, manage servers, create events
Example Use Cases
Personal Productivity
- “Add this meeting to my calendar and notify the team in Slack”
- “Create a task in Asana for each unread email from clients”
- “Save this information to my Notion database”
Sales & Marketing
- “Find all leads from last week and add them to our CRM”
- “Send a personalized follow-up email to each new subscriber”
- “Update the deal status in HubSpot and notify the sales channel”
Development & Operations
- “Create a GitHub issue for this bug report”
- “Post deployment notes to our Discord channel”
- “Update the project status in Linear and notify stakeholders”