Zapier MCP for VS Code: setup with the one-click install

This page shows how to connect VS Code to Zapier MCP using the one-click installer or your MCP configuration.

Before you begin

Open VS Code and add the Zapier MCP server automatically.

In VS Code:

Open your MCP config

Open the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P) and run MCP: Open User Configuration.

Add the Zapier server

Add the following to your settings:

{
  "servers": {
    "Zapier": {
      "url": "https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect"
    }
  }
}

When prompted, authenticate with your Zapier account.

You’ve now connected Zapier MCP to VS Code.

Run the onboarding skill to turn your apps into tools, then make your first call.

Each successful tool call uses two tasks from your Zapier plan. Check how tasks are counted and what happens at your limit.

Last modified on August 28, 2026