Zapier MCP, Zapier's hosted server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor
Lets Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor send email, add rows and more in thousands of apps through your Zapier account. You sign in once, with nothing to install.
This is Zapier's own connection for AI assistants. Your assistant can then act in the apps you have linked to Zapier, such as sending a Gmail message, adding a Google Sheets row or posting to Slack. It uses your Zapier plan, and each successful action costs 2 tasks. In the default mode the assistant can choose and run actions that change data, so switch to managed mode if you want a fixed list.
Good for
- People who use Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor and want it to send, log and update things in their other apps
- Non-technical teams who want one connection to Gmail, Slack, HubSpot and Sheets without building anything
- Developers who want their coding assistant to reach apps without writing app logins themselves
- Zapier users who want every AI action logged and counted in one place
- Anyone happy to spend Zapier tasks on AI actions
Works in
8 supported · 3 with issues · 3 should work
Tap an app to see how to set it up and any known problems.
Zapier's docs cover it: install the Zapier plugin from the Cursor marketplace, then sign in.
Known problems
- Fixed
Sign-in fails repeatedly on some older Cursor versions
Workaround: Update Cursor to the latest version.
Zapier's docs cover it: add the connect URL to mcp_config.json, then sign in.
Known problems
- Fixed
Sign-in does not complete on older Windsurf versions
Workaround: Update Windsurf to the latest version.
Zapier's docs cover it: add Zapier with codex mcp add, then sign in with codex mcp login if no browser opens. docs.zapier.com
The repo README covers it as a Gemini CLI extension. Zapier's docs now point to Antigravity instead. GitHub
The repo README covers it: add the zapier/marketplace plugin marketplace and install the Zapier plugin. GitHub
Zapier's docs cover it: use the workspace app on Business, Enterprise or Edu, or add a custom plugin in developer mode. docs.zapier.com
Zapier's docs cover it: add a remote server in the Agent panel, leave headers blank, then sign in. docs.zapier.com
Zapier's docs cover it: add a remote entry to the OpenCode config, then run opencode mcp auth zapier. docs.zapier.com
Zapier's docs cover it: run claude mcp add with the connect URL, restart, then sign in.
Known problems
- Open
Sign-in does not complete when Claude Code runs inside WSL
Workaround: Run Claude Code from a native Windows or macOS terminal instead of WSL.
- Closed
Sign-in finishes in the browser but Claude Code keeps showing needs authentication
Workaround: Start sign-in from inside the client, allow zapier.com pop-ups, try another browser.
Reported Jul 2026 · GitHub
- Fixed
New sign-ins failed for several hours with a server error
Reported Jan 2026 · status.zapier.com
Zapier's docs cover it: add Zapier from the connectors directory and click Connect. Works on all Claude plans.
Known problems
- Open
Read and write actions fail with an input validation error while listing actions still works
Since Sep 2026 · GitHub
- Fixed
More errors and actions not running in Claude Cowork; Zapier traced it to Claude
Reported Mar 2026 · status.zapier.com
Zapier's docs cover it: one-click install, or add the connect URL in your user MCP configuration.
Known problems
- Open
Other extensions can intercept the sign-in redirect so VS Code never connects
Workaround: Disable extensions, connect, then re-enable them one at a time.
Supports hosted MCP servers.
Supports hosted MCP servers.
Supports hosted MCP servers.
Install Zapier MCP
Claude Code
- 1
Copy this prompt.
Add the Zapier MCP server to Claude Code. Run this command: claude mcp add --transport http zapier https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect Then check that it loaded and tell me if I need to sign in or restart.
- 2
Paste it into Claude Code. It shows the change and asks before running it.
Run /mcp inside Claude Code after adding the server to sign in. If your organization already provides the Zapier connector through your Claude account, do not run claude mcp add. Each successful tool call uses two Zapier tasks.
Built from the package data we hold. Not yet tested by us.
Tools
We don't list Zapier MCP's tools here yet. After you connect it, ask your assistant "What can you do with Zapier MCP?" to see them.
Pros and cons
Good
- Nothing to install or host: sign in from your AI app and Zapier sets up your server.
- Reaches 9,000+ apps and 40,000+ actions, far more than most AI apps offer directly.
- Zapier holds the app logins, so you do not create keys or scopes for each app.
- Every call is logged in a History tab and the account audit log.
- No separate MCP fee; it runs on every Zapier plan, including Free.
- Managed mode lets you fix the exact actions the assistant can use.
Watch out
- Each successful call costs 2 tasks, so Free's 100 tasks cover about 50 calls.
- Default mode lets the assistant enable and run actions that change data.
- The connection works only over Streamable HTTP, so older SSE-only apps cannot connect.
- Sharing one server with a team needs a Team or Enterprise plan.
- Sign-in fails in some setups, such as Claude Code inside WSL.
- Restrictions cannot be set for MCP alone.
Permissions
high risk · 6 things to watch
High risk
Your assistant can send messages and change or delete records in every app you have linked to Zapier, so a wrong instruction can do real damage. Use managed mode to fix the list of allowed actions, and keep your AI app's approval prompts on.
What it can do
- Read your data
- Create and change things
- Delete things
- Read-only modeHow to turn it on
Watch out for
It can send, create and change data in many apps
In the default mode your assistant can find and enable any action for apps you have connected, including sending email and updating records. Switch to managed mode to fix the action list. docs.zapier.com
Connection token works like a password
A token is long-lived and lets anyone holding it run your server's tools and read their results. Keep it in a secret manager and prefer the header over the ?token= URL. docs.zapier.com
It can write and run custom code against app APIs
Some servers get a tool that writes and runs custom API code when no built-in action fits. Enterprise admins can allow or block these requests. docs.zapier.com
You cannot restrict an action for AI only
App and action restrictions apply to the whole account, not to MCP alone. MCP is on by default, and Enterprise accounts must ask their account manager to turn it off. docs.zapier.com
Every call is logged
Tool calls appear in the History tab at mcp.zapier.com and in the account audit log. Super admins can review any user's calls. docs.zapier.com
Your data stays in the US
Zapier stores customer data in AWS us-east-1 under SOC 2 Type II. Regional residency, VPC and on-prem are not offered. docs.zapier.com
Security advisories
No published security advisories as of Nov 1, 2026.
Technical details
| Turning on read-only | Switch the server to managed mode at mcp.zapier.com and enable only search or find actions; the agent then cannot add new actions. In agentic mode it can enable any action, including writes. |
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| Talks to | Your AI client talks to mcp.zapier.com; Zapier then calls your connected apps with the logins it holds. Content the tools return goes to your AI client and its model provider, under that app's terms. Customer data is stored in AWS us-east-1 |
| Sign-in and keys | Listed clients sign in with OAuth inside the client. Unlisted clients and your own code use a long-lived connection token, shown once, sent as a Bearer header or a ?token= URL parameter. |
| Data retention | Zapier states runs under SOC 2 Type II, with data in AWS us-east-1 and no regional residency, VPC or on-prem option. Enterprise customers are opted out of AI model training by default. |
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Alternatives
Use Zapier if the apps you need are already in your Zapier account or you want the widest app list. Pick Make if you build in Make, Activepieces if you want to self-host, or Claude's built-in connectors for common apps inside Claude only, with no task cost.
| Server | Official | Runs | Sign-in | Tools | Stars |
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| For Zapier | |||||
| Zapier MCPThis page | Official | Hosted | Account | 16 | 452 |
| Other tools for the same job | |||||
| Make | Community | Hosted | – | – | 157 |
| Activepieces | Community | – | – | – | – |
What people say
People like how little setup it takes and how many apps it reaches, and dislike the task cost and some confusing errors.
What people like
- One connection works across several AI assistants and reaches far more apps than Claude's own connectors.
- Easier than setting up Google Cloud keys and scopes yourself, with control over what the agent can do per app.
- Every action is logged, so you can see what ran and whether it worked.
- Non-technical users do not have to build sign-in for an MCP server themselves.
Common complaints
- Every successful call costs 2 Zapier tasks, so a Free plan covers about 50 calls and batch jobs add up fast.
- Responses can be large; one user replaced it with a custom server to keep context size down.
- Error messages can mislead: a halted-by-the-platform error on Free turned out to be bad input from the assistant.
In their words
“Zapier MCP has proven to be by far the most convenient (which makes paying attention to security easier) means of configuring access to personal data.”Hacker NewsSep 2026
“That's why services like https://zapier.com/mcp provide still a ton of value, because it helps non technical folks have the MCP server ready to run.”ckorBlogMay 2026
“They are complementary, not competing.”Deborah ButlerBlogFeb 2026
“Update: I've since replaced Zapier with a private custom MCP server that handles the Google API integration. It was less convenient than Zapier, since I had to build it, but it gives me control over the response sizes to keep context size down and it's essentially free to run.”
Questions
Is Zapier MCP free?
Yes, there is no separate MCP fee and it works on every Zapier plan, including Free. Each successful tool call uses 2 tasks from your plan, so Free's 100 tasks a month cover about 50 calls.
How many tasks does a Zapier MCP call use?
Two per successful tool call. Failed calls, listing tools and sign-in cost nothing. Doing the same action 5 times counts as 5 calls, so 10 tasks.
What happens when I run out of tasks?
With pay-per-task billing on, calls keep working up to a cap and you pay for extra tasks. Otherwise calls fail with a task-limit error until your cycle resets or you upgrade. Your setup stays in place.
What is the Zapier MCP server URL?
https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect for every client. It uses Streamable HTTP only, so old SSE URLs no longer work.
Do I need to create a server at mcp.zapier.com first?
Not for listed clients like Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code. You sign in from the app and Zapier creates your default server. You create one yourself only for unlisted clients or your own code, which use a connection token.
Is Zapier MCP safe?
It can send messages and change records in every app you have connected, so treat it with care. Use managed mode to fix the allowed actions and keep your AI app's approval prompts on.
Can I limit Zapier MCP to read-only actions?
Yes, with managed mode. You pick the exact actions at mcp.zapier.com and the assistant cannot add more. In the default mode the assistant can enable new actions itself.
Can it delete things?
Yes, if you have connected an app and enabled an action that deletes. Managed mode lets you leave those actions out.
Why does sign-in finish in the browser but my app never connects?
Zapier lists WSL, browser extensions, blocked pop-ups and older Cursor or Windsurf versions as causes. Start sign-in from inside the app, update it, try another browser, or run Claude Code outside WSL.
Where is my data stored, and is it used for AI training?
In AWS us-east-1 under Zapier's SOC 2 Type II. Enterprise customers are opted out of AI model training by default.
Examples
Look up a contact in HubSpot and email them through Gmail.
Find Jane Doe in HubSpot and send her a Gmail follow-up about Tuesday's demo.
Uses 2 tool calls, which is 4 tasks.
SourceAdd rows to a Google Sheet from a conversation.
Add these 5 leads to my Leads sheet in Google Sheets.
Each row is one call, so 5 rows use 10 tasks.
SourcePost to a specific Slack workspace when you have more than one connected.
Post the release notes to the marketing Slack, not the support one.
SourceSet up your tools from the apps already connected in Zapier.
Set up my Zapier tools from my existing app connections and tell me what you can do.
Source
Information
updated Nov 2, 2026
- Publisher
- Zapier (official)
- Endpoint
https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect- Transport
- Streamable HTTP
- Auth
- OAuth
- Version
- 1.0.1
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Oct 22, 2026
- Open issues
- 1
- Listed in
- Official MCP registry
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