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Zapier MCP server

Zapier's official MCP server lets AI discover, enable and run actions across thousands of connected apps, with separate read and write tools.

At a glance

Maintained by
Zapier
Tools exposed
10 listed below
Reviewed
September 24, 2026

Why it matters

What it does and why it matters

Zapier connects thousands of business apps. Its official MCP server brings that reach to AI assistants: the assistant can discover available actions, enable the ones you allow, inspect them, run read actions and write actions separately, and manage connections.

For businesses using many tools without their own MCP servers, Zapier is often the quickest way to let an assistant work with all of them.

One connection with many possible actions is convenient and needs care. We enable only the specific actions a workflow needs, keep read and write actions separate and require approval for writes that reach customers or move money. Usage follows your Zapier plan.

Use cases

Best business use cases

Apps without MCP servers

Reach tools that have no MCP server of their own.

Lead routing

Create CRM records from form entries. See lead qualification.

Notifications

Send approved messages through connected apps.

Data entry

Add rows and records across apps. See data entry automation.

Multi-app tasks

Chain actions across several apps.

Tools

Available tools

Tool names as published by the maintainer at review time. Versions change, so check the repository for the current list.

These are meta-tools from the default agentic mode (16 in total). In managed mode each chosen action is its own tool.

Read and write: Read and write across 9,000+ apps; separate read and write execution tools.

  • discover_zapier_actions

    Search for apps and actions you can add.

  • enable_zapier_action

    Turn an action into a callable tool.

  • inspect_zapier_actions

    List enabled actions and what they need.

  • execute_zapier_read_action

    Run a read or search action.

  • execute_zapier_write_action

    Run a write action, such as sending a message.

  • list_zapier_connections

    List app connections for an app.

  • manage_zapier_connections

    Add a connection or set the default one.

  • auto_provision_mcp

    Set up tools from your existing app connections.

  • get_configuration_url

    Get the link to your Zapier MCP settings page.

  • list_zapier_skills

    List your saved Zapier skills.

Workflows

Example workflows

Enable a new action safely

  1. 1

    Describe what you need.

  2. 2

    The assistant discovers matching actions.

  3. 3

    You review and enable one.

  4. 4

    It runs a test.

  5. 5

    You confirm it works as expected.

Form entry to CRM

  1. 1

    A form entry arrives.

  2. 2

    The assistant reads it with a read action.

  3. 3

    It drafts the CRM record.

  4. 4

    A person approves.

  5. 5

    It creates the record with a write action.

Prompts

Example prompts

  • “Which Zapier actions are available for our CRM?”

  • “Enable an action to add rows to the Leads sheet.”

  • “Create a CRM contact from this form entry after I approve it.”

Setup

Installation and configuration

Examples for Claude Desktop and Claude Code. Replace the placeholder values with your own keys, and store secrets outside version control.

Claude Code: terminal

claude mcp add --transport http "Zapier-MCP" https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect
  • Hosted server: https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect (Streamable HTTP only).
  • Needs: OAuth with your Zapier account; connection token as a fallback for code or unsupported clients. Uses your Zapier app connections..
  • Claude Desktop: Docs route Claude and Claude Desktop through the Claude Connectors Directory.

Security

Security considerations

  • Enable only what you need

    Expose specific actions, not every connected app.

  • Separate reads and writes

    Use the read tool freely and approve writes.

  • Approvals

    Require approval for customer-facing and money actions.

  • Zap history

    Review action history in Zapier.

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