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Zapier MCP connects to Zed as a remote MCP server. Add the Zapier connect URL from your MCP server settings and authenticate with your Zapier account.

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Before you begin

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Connect Zapier MCP to Zed

1

Open MCP server settings

In Zed, open your MCP server settings.
2

Add a remote server

Click Add server, then Add Remote Server, and enter the following values:
  • Server name: zapier
  • URL: https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect
Leave Headers, Timeout, and OAuth Client ID blank.
3

Authenticate

Save the server and authenticate with your Zapier account when prompted.
4

Verify the connection

In Zed, open the Agent panel and ask:
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.

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