# zapier-make-patterns

This skill helps plan no-code workflows and choose between Zapier, Make, or a code-based approach. Use it when mapping a scenario or reviewing common workflow pitfalls.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code · 112 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: not stated · policy=link-only · description only; the file stays with the author
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/skills/workflow-automation/zapier-make-patterns
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/zapier-make-patterns

## What it does

The skill offers guidance on choosing Zapier, Make, or code for an automation task. It covers trigger-led actions, ordered sequences, and conditional branches. Think of it as planning guidance, not a ready-made connection to either service.

It flags several workflow mistakes: typing into dropdown fields, skipping error handling, and relying on hardcoded values. Other sections address duplicates and failures that follow app updates. Dropdown text entry is marked critical, so select an available option instead of typing one in.

The skill is for Claude Code. One installation option is `npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill workflow-automation/zapier-make-patterns`.

## Requirements
- Works with: Zapier

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill workflow-automation/zapier-make-patterns
```

2. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill zapier-make-patterns -a claude-code
```

3. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/zapier-make-patterns/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/zapier-make-patterns/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/zapier-make-patterns/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/zapier-make-patterns/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates zapier-make-patterns
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/zapier-make-patterns/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --path cli-tool/components/skills/workflow-automation/zapier-make-patterns
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/zapier-make-patterns/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/skills/workflow-automation/zapier-make-patterns

## When to use it
- choose between Zapier, Make, and a code-based workflow
- map actions that follow a trigger
- branch a scenario when conditions differ
- spot missing error handling and hardcoded values
- investigate duplicates or breakage after an app update

## Example prompts
- Help me choose between Zapier and Make for this workflow.
- Plan a scenario where a trigger starts a sequence of actions.
- Review this automation for typed dropdown values and missing error handling.

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