Zapier MCP Server
Trigger over 9,000 application workflows and automate tasks using plain English commands.
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Overview
Zapier MCP acts as a bridge between your AI client and the Zapier ecosystem. It provides assistants with the capability to send messages, retrieve data, and execute complex workflows across thousands of integrated third-party applications by processing natural language instructions. The server is designed for broad compatibility, offering installation support via various marketplaces including Anthropic, Cursor, and the Gemini CLI. It includes guided onboarding and demo functionality to help users tailor their AI's automation skills to specific professional roles.
Our verdict
This server carries a high risk level with a security score of 33/100. The most critical concerns are the lack of any authentication mechanism, meaning anyone with the configuration can access the server, and the absence of a read-only mode, which grants full write access to all connected applications. Due to these significant security exposures, this tool is recommended only for experienced users who are aware of the risks involved in exposing their Zapier-linked accounts to their AI agents.
- Connects AI directly to over 9,000 third-party applications
- Zero direct dependencies reduces the supply-chain attack surface
- Maintains active development with commits as recent as yesterday
- Open-source implementation released under the MIT license
- Lacks any authentication method for protecting server access
- Provides full write access to linked apps by default
- Not managed or maintained by the official Zapier vendor
Compatibility
| Client | Local | Docker | Remote | Read-only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | ||||
| Claude Desktop | ||||
| Cursor | ||||
| VS Code | ||||
| Windsurf |
Frequently asked questions
›How do I install the Zapier MCP plugin?
You can install it through various marketplaces including Zapier's marketplace, Anthropic's official Claude plugin list, Kiro's Powers catalog, or the Cursor MCP server registry. These platforms pull the plugin directly from the main repository to ensure it stays in sync.
›How is the plugin installed for the Gemini CLI?
The Gemini CLI installs the plugin directly from the root of the GitHub repository using the command 'gemini extensions install https://github.com/zapier/zapier-mcp'. After installation, you must authenticate by running '/mcp auth zapier' within Gemini.
›What is the role of the plugin within the AI client?
The plugin provides guided onboarding, a quick demo, and role-tailored skills to help your AI assistant effectively use Zapier to trigger workflows, send messages, and pull data from over 9,000 apps.
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