Overview
Zapier is the most popular automation platform with 6000+ apps. The Automize Zapier connector covers triggering webhooks + listing/executing Zap actions via the Natural Language Actions (NLA) API.
- Regions: Global.
- Plans: Free + paid (Starter, Pro, Team, Company).
Setting up the connection
Auth type: Bearer Token.
- Zapier NLA → create app + API key.
- In Automize → Settings → Connectors → Zapier. Paste API key.
Find your credentials at https://nla.zapier.com/.
Rate limits
Per-account by ops/month.
Data model
Automation primitives:
User ─── Zaps (workflows) ─── Actions
└─ WebhooksAvailable operations
3 operations available. Click any row to jump to its detail.
| Operation | Category | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Execute Action | General | Execute a Zap action by ID |
| List Actions | General | List exposed Zap actions |
| Trigger Webhook | General | Send data to a Zapier webhook URL |
Operations
Execute Action
Execute a Zap action by ID
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Action Id action_id | Yes | text | |
Instructions instructions | Yes | text | |
Params params | Yes | text |
Tips
- Action ID + JSON params. Zapier executes via the appropriate app.
List Actions
List exposed Zap actions
No input parameters.
Tips
- Available actions via NLA API (Natural Language Actions).
Trigger Webhook
Send data to a Zapier webhook URL
No input parameters.
Tips
- Catch hook URL + payload. Zapier processes async.
FAQ
- vs Make / n8n?
- Zapier: most apps, simplest UX, highest cost-per-op. Make: more powerful workflows, mid-cost. n8n: open-source, self-hostable.