Zapier — MCP server for Claude Code: 9,000+ apps in chat
Hooks your assistant up to thousands of apps through Zapier: send messages, read data, fire off workflows by typing a request.
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connectWhat Zapier does
Zapier MCP is hosted by Zapier. Any MCP-capable client points at a single URL, https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect, over http transport. From there the assistant can reach 9,000+ apps and 40,000+ actions: mail, spreadsheets, tickets, deals. You host nothing and write no code. SOC 2 Type II certification is stated.
The connection alone only opens the door to apps. The repo also ships a plugin in plugins/zapier/ that walks you through setup, runs a demo, and adds role-specific skills. Install that from your client's marketplace; the server URL still has to be configured.
VS Code is the exception. It talks to the hosted server directly, no plugin involved. A Zapier account is required, because the server acts on your behalf there — with nothing connected, nothing runs. Which tools show up depends on the apps already wired into that account, so two people won't see the same set.
What it helps with
- post a message to a chat channel without leaving the editor
- pull rows from a spreadsheet to answer a question
- open a ticket in a tracker from a written description
- run an existing Zapier workflow from the prompt
- look up a CRM record mid-task
Example prompts for the agent
- Post to Slack that the build failed
- Grab the latest rows from the orders sheet and summarize them
- Create a ticket for this bug with the details above
How to install Zapier
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connectPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add zapier --url https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connectConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"zapier": {
"url": "https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"zapier": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http zapier https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connectStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Zapier
How do I install Zapier in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http zapier https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect. The server is registered under the name zapier and available in your session.
What does Zapier MCP do?
It gives the assistant governed access to apps through Zapier: sending messages, fetching data, triggering workflows, all from plain-language requests.
Do I need a Zapier account?
Yes. The server works on top of your Zapier account, and the actions available depend on which apps are connected there.
