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TL;DR

Zapier is a Automation MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent trigger Zapier Zaps and interact with 6000+ app integrations from any MCP client. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install zapier.

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Zapier

Verified 3 tools

Automation

Last updated June 1, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Trigger Zapier Zaps and interact with 6000+ app integrations from any MCP client.

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Install Zapier

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install zapier
Or run directly:
npx -y @zapier/mcp-server
View on GitHub

Tools exposed

3 tools available
list_actions

List all Zapier actions exposed to the MCP

run_action

Execute a Zapier action with inputs

Inputs

  • action_idstringrequired
  • inputsobjectrequired
find_action

Find an action by name across 7000+ apps

Inputs

  • querystringrequired

Configuration

Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.

Claude Code~/.claude.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zapier": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.zapier.com/mcp/endpoint"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zapier": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.zapier.com/mcp/endpoint"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zapier": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.zapier.com/mcp/endpoint"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Authentication setup

  1. 1

    Create an MCP endpoint in Zapier and allow-list the actions you want exposed

    Get it

What you can do with Zapier MCP

Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.

“Add a row to my Google Sheet 'Leads' with the caller's name and email”

Uses: find_action, run_action

“Send a slack message to #sales every time a Stripe payment succeeds”

Uses: find_action

“What Zapier actions do I have configured for HubSpot?”

Uses: list_actions

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Zapier exposes 3 tools for automation workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • Authentication: 1 step (see setup section above).
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install zapier — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: "Add a row to my Google Sheet 'Leads' with the caller's name and email".

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zapier MCP server?

The Zapier MCP server is an Automation Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents trigger Zapier Zaps and interact with 6000+ app integrations from any MCP client. It exposes Zapier's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Zapier MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install zapier` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y @zapier/mcp-server` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Zapier MCP free?

Yes. The Zapier MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Zapier account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Zapier MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

What can I do with Zapier MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can trigger Zapier Zaps and interact with 6000+ app integrations from any MCP client directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Zapier operations, inspect results, chain Zapier with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive automation tasks without leaving your editor.

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