Prerequisites
- A Zapier MCP server. If you have not created one yet, follow Your first MCP workflow.
- Windsurf installed and up to date. Some older versions have a known OAuth issue. Update Windsurf before starting if you have not done so recently.
Connect Zapier MCP to Windsurf
Open the Connect tab
- Go to mcp.zapier.com and select your server.
- In the top menu bar, select the Connect tab.
- In the MCP Client dropdown, select Windsurf.
Follow the setup instructions
The Connect tab will show you the steps to add your Zapier MCP server to Windsurf. Follow them to complete the connection.When prompted, authenticate with your Zapier account via OAuth.
Confirm the connection
In Windsurf, open a new chat and ask: “What Zapier tools do I have available?”Your agent should list the tools enabled on your server. If nothing appears, check Troubleshoot.
Next steps
Your first MCP workflow
Run the onboarding Skill and make your first tool call.
How tools work
Learn how dynamic tool discovery works and what the 14 meta-tools do.