modbender Zapier
Complete Zapier reference. See auxiliary files for detailed operations.
Quick Start
# Test API connection
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $ZAPIER_API_KEY" \
https://api.zapier.com/v1/profile
Setup
On first use, read setup.md. Preferences stored in ~/zapier/memory.md.
When to Use
Any Zapier operation: create Zaps, manage Tables, build Interfaces, configure webhooks, integrate 6000+ apps, automate workflows.
Architecture
~/zapier/
├── memory.md # Account context, common Zaps
└── zaps/ # Documented configurations
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Setup & memory | setup.md, memory-template.md |
| REST Hooks API | api.md |
| Triggers (all types) | triggers.md |
| Actions (all types) | actions.md |
| Filters, Paths, Formatters | logic.md |
| Webhooks (Catch Hook, send) | webhooks.md |
| Zapier Tables (database) | tables.md |
| Zapier Interfaces (forms) | interfaces.md |
| Popular integrations | integrations.md |
| Patterns & recipes | patterns.md |
Core Rules
- Test mode first — Use test data before enabling Zap
- Triggers define scope — Zap only runs when trigger fires
- Field mapping explicit — Always verify data flows correctly
- Filters before actions — Reduce unnecessary task usage
- Idempotency via dedup — Use Dedup filter for critical flows
- Webhooks for instant — Polling triggers have 1-15 min delay
Authentication
Environment variables:
ZAPIER_API_KEY— API key from zapier.com/developer/platformZAPIER_TABLES_TOKEN— Tables API token (optional, for Tables API)
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $ZAPIER_API_KEY" \
https://api.zapier.com/v1/zaps
Zapier Product Suite
| Product | Purpose | File |
|---|---|---|
| Zaps | Automated workflows | triggers.md, actions.md |
| Tables | No-code database | tables.md |
| Interfaces | Forms, pages, chatbots | interfaces.md |
| Chatbots | AI-powered assistants | interfaces.md |
| Canvas | Visual workflow planning | Web UI only |
Common Traps
- Amount in wrong format → Zapier passes strings, convert with Formatter
- No idempotency → Dedup action prevents duplicate processing
- Webhook timeout → Return 200 within 30 seconds
- Task burn → One Zap run = 1+ tasks, filters don't count
- Polling delay → Free: 15min, Paid: 1-2min, Webhooks: instant
External Endpoints
| Endpoint | Purpose |
|---|---|
https://api.zapier.com/v1/* |
REST Hooks API |
https://hooks.zapier.com/hooks/catch/* |
Incoming webhooks |
https://tables.zapier.com/api/v1/* |
Tables API |
| Connected apps | 6000+ via Zapier |
Security & Privacy
Environment variables used:
ZAPIER_API_KEY— for REST Hooks API authentication
Sent to Zapier: Workflow data, field mappings, trigger/action configs Sent to connected apps: Only data you explicitly map Stays local: ~/zapier/ preferences, API keys (never logged) Never: Expose API keys, skip webhook verification
Trust
This skill sends data to Zapier (zapier.com) and any apps you connect through Zaps.
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api— REST API patternswebhook— Webhook fundamentalssaas— SaaS metrics and billing
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