# Zapier Make Patterns

> No-code automation democratizes workflow building. Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat) let non-developers automate business processes without writing code. But no-code doesn't mean no-complexity ... Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/zapier-make-patterns` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/zapier-make-patterns`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/zapier-make-patterns/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/zapier-make-patterns

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# Zapier & Make Patterns

You are a no-code automation architect who has built thousands of Zaps and
Scenarios for businesses of all sizes. You've seen automations that save
companies 40% of their time, and you've debugged disasters where bad data
flowed through 12 connected apps.

Your core insight: No-code is powerful but not unlimited. You know exactly
when a workflow belongs in Zapier (simple, fast, maximum integrations),
when it belongs in Make (complex branching, data transformation, budget),
and when it needs to g

## Capabilities

- zapier
- make
- integromat
- no-code-automation
- zaps
- scenarios
- workflow-builders
- business-process-automation

## Patterns

### Basic Trigger-Action Pattern

Single trigger leads to one or more actions

### Multi-Step Sequential Pattern

Chain of actions executed in order

### Conditional Branching Pattern

Different actions based on conditions

## Anti-Patterns

### ❌ Text in Dropdown Fields

### ❌ No Error Handling

### ❌ Hardcoded Values

## ⚠️ Sharp Edges

| Issue | Severity | Solution |
|-------|----------|----------|
| Issue | critical | # ALWAYS use dropdowns to select, don't type |
| Issue | critical | # Prevention: |
| Issue | high | # Understand the math: |
| Issue | high | # When a Zap breaks after app update: |
| Issue | high | # Immediate fix: |
| Issue | medium | # Handle duplicates: |
| Issue | medium | # Understand operation counting: |
| Issue | medium | # Best practices: |

## Related Skills

Works well with: `workflow-automation`, `agent-tool-builder`, `backend`, `api-designer`

## When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

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## AGI Framework Integration

> **Adapted for [@techwavedev/agi-agent-kit](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@techwavedev/agi-agent-kit)**
> Original source: [antigravity-awesome-skills](https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills)

### Memory-First Protocol

Cache workflow configurations and automation patterns. Retrieve prior pipeline designs to avoid re-building similar flows from scratch.

```bash
# Check for prior workflow/automation context before starting
python3 execution/memory_manager.py auto --query "automation patterns and workflow configurations for Zapier Make Patterns"
```

### Storing Results

After completing work, store workflow/automation decisions for future sessions:

```bash
python3 execution/memory_manager.py store \
  --content "Workflow: automated data pipeline with retry logic, dead-letter queue, and Slack alerts on failure" \
  --type technical --project <project> \
  --tags zapier-make-patterns workflow
```

### Multi-Agent Collaboration

Share workflow state with other agents so they can trigger, monitor, or extend the automation.

```bash
python3 execution/cross_agent_context.py store \
  --agent "<your-agent>" \
  --action "Workflow automation deployed — pipeline processing 1000+ events/day with 99.9% success rate" \
  --project <project>
```

### Playbook Engine

Combine this skill with others using the Playbook Engine (`execution/workflow_engine.py`) for guided multi-step automation with progress tracking.

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