MCP server
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.
- Official server
- Automation
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
Notifications
Multi-app tasks
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.
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discover_zapier_actionsSearch for apps and actions you can add.
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enable_zapier_actionTurn an action into a callable tool.
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inspect_zapier_actionsList enabled actions and what they need.
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execute_zapier_read_actionRun a read or search action.
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execute_zapier_write_actionRun a write action, such as sending a message.
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list_zapier_connectionsList app connections for an app.
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manage_zapier_connectionsAdd a connection or set the default one.
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auto_provision_mcpSet up tools from your existing app connections.
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get_configuration_urlGet the link to your Zapier MCP settings page.
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list_zapier_skillsList your saved Zapier skills.
Workflows
Example workflows
Enable a new action safely
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Describe what you need.
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The assistant discovers matching actions.
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You review and enable one.
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It runs a test.
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You confirm it works as expected.
Form entry to CRM
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A form entry arrives.
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The assistant reads it with a read action.
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It drafts the CRM record.
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A person approves.
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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
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Enable only what you need
Expose specific actions, not every connected app.
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Separate reads and writes
Use the read tool freely and approve writes.
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Approvals
Require approval for customer-facing and money actions.
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Zap history
Review action history in Zapier.
Related servers
Servers that pair well with it
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n8n
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HubSpot
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Keep exploring
Solutions and services that use it
Related services
View all related services- MCP integration Connect AI assistants to your CRM, files, databases and tools through Model Context Protocol servers, with safe permissions.
- Business process automation Map a process that runs on email and spreadsheets and turn it into software with clear steps and owners.
- Automation and Integrations CRM, payment and API integrations, MCP connections and workflows that stop people copying data by hand.
- AI workflows Step-by-step automations where AI handles the reading, sorting and drafting inside a process you control.
- API integration Make two systems share data reliably, with retries, logging and alerts when something goes wrong.
- SaaS Product Development MVPs, subscription platforms, admin panels and multi-tenant products, planned to grow past the first launch.
Solutions
View all solutions- Approval workflows Requests, approvals and reminders in one place, with clear owners and deadlines instead of long email threads.
- Automated reporting Reports that build themselves from your systems on schedule, with a plain-language summary of what changed.
- Scheduling and drafting automation Turn one piece of content into posts for each channel, schedule them and track results, with approval before anything goes out.
- AI automation and integrations Connect the tools you already use so data moves once, correctly, and AI reads the parts that arrive as text or documents.
- AI sales research agent Short, sourced briefings on each prospect before a call, drafted by an AI agent from public information and your CRM.
- Compliance tracking Track filing deadlines, licenses and obligations in one place, with reminders and AI summaries of relevant rule changes.
Industries
View all industries- Property management Tenant portals, maintenance tracking, owner statements and inbox automation for property managers.
- Construction and facilities Job tracking, maintenance requests, inspections, quotes and proof-of-work photos for builders and facility teams.
- Tax and compliance services Client portals, document checklists, case queues and deadline tracking for tax preparers and compliance firms.
- Logistics and transportation Driver apps, order and shipment tracking, document processing and integrations for logistics and delivery companies.
- Marketing agencies Landing pages, content workflows, client reporting and white-label development capacity for marketing agencies.
Case studies
View all case studies- Facility management platform Every request, inspection and cost for every building now lives in one place, with a clear owner and status.
- Payroll system for an IT services company Payroll is calculated from recorded inputs, reviewed once and sent as payslips in a single batch, with every change logged.
- Tax filing service platform Clients upload documents and see where their case stands, and staff work from one queue with deadlines and reminders.
- Vacation rental operations system One calendar per property, cleaning tasks created from bookings, and owner statements built from the same records.
Guides and articles
View all guides and articles- How to measure the ROI of AI automation Measure the return on AI automation with a baseline, the right metrics and honest accounting of costs.
- AI automation vs traditional automation How rule-based automation and AI automation differ, where each fits and how to combine them.
- How to automate payroll Turn a manual monthly payroll into a reviewed, tested process with accurate payslips and a full audit trail.
- No-code vs custom development Where no-code tools shine, where they hit limits, and when custom software pays off.
- How to connect AI to your database safely Let staff ask questions of your data in plain English without risking production systems or sensitive records.
- How to build an AI workflow with MCP servers Plan, connect and test an AI workflow that uses MCP servers, from a single task to a reliable process.
Glossary terms
View all glossary terms- Workflow automation Workflow automation uses software to move work through a series of steps, such as routing, approvals and notifications, based on rules and events.
- API integration An API integration connects two or more systems through their APIs so data and actions flow between them automatically.
- Business process automation Business process automation uses software to run a multi-step business process, such as approvals or onboarding, from start to finish with less manual work.
- No-code No-code tools let people build apps, websites and automations with visual editors instead of writing code.
- Automation Automation is using software to perform a task or process with little or no human effort each time it runs.
- CRM A CRM, or customer relationship management system, stores contacts, companies, deals and interactions so a team can manage its customer relationships in one place.
FAQ
Questions people ask us
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Yes. It is provided by Zapier.
It works across the thousands of apps Zapier connects.
Yes. There are separate tools for read and write actions.