> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zapier.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Windsurf to Zapier MCP

> Add Zapier MCP to your Windsurf configuration and authenticate over OAuth.

Zapier MCP connects to Windsurf through your MCP configuration file. Add the Zapier connect URL and authenticate with your Zapier account.

## Before you begin

* A [Zapier account](https://zapier.com/sign-up).
* Windsurf installed and up to date.

## Connect Zapier MCP to Windsurf

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your MCP config">
    Open `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the Zapier server">
    Add the following snippet:

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "Zapier": {
          "url": "https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect"
        }
      }
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Authenticate with your Zapier account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    In Windsurf, open a new chat and ask:

    ```text theme={null}
    Run the Zapier onboarding skill using get_zapier_skill with name "zapier-mcp-onboarding" and follow its instructions.
    ```

    Your agent lists the Zapier tools available to it. If nothing appears, check [Troubleshoot](/mcp/troubleshoot/tools-missing-in-client).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Your first MCP workflow" href="/mcp/your-first-mcp-workflow">
    Run the onboarding Skill and make your first tool call.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How tools work" href="/mcp/how-tools-work">
    Learn how dynamic tool discovery works and what the meta-tools do.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>