AI app integrations built on Zapier allow users to automate tasks using AI capabilities. Here are some common pain points and recommendations when building AI apps on Zapier.
Pain Point: Actions that take a long time to process can cause issues, especially with Zapier’s execution time limits. Test steps in the Zapier editor are limited to 50 seconds, and live Zap executions default to 30 seconds.
Recommendations:
z.generateCallbackUrl()
and performResume
z.generateCallbackUrl()
: This method generates a callback URL that your service can call once the long-running task is complete.performResume
: This function allows the action to pause until the callback URL is called, resuming once the task is complete.Pain Point: Generating accurate samples for long-running tasks can be tricky, especially during the initial setup.
Recommendation:
bundle.meta.isLoadingSample
:
bundle.meta.isLoadingSample
is true, return a simplified or cached version of the data that represents a typical response.Pain Point: Complex configuration fields can overwhelm users, making the setup process cumbersome.
Recommendation:
altersDynamicFields: true
so when it’s updated, all of the other fields refresh. Then any additional input fields could be dependent on whether that “Advanced Features” input field is true, then display the more advanced ones that are not necessarily required for all users. (ie. if (bundle.inputData.advanced === true)
)Pain Point: Users may struggle with setting up generalized actions that require specific configurations.
Recommendations:
altersDynamicFields: true
to then have all of your input fields as custom ones which are loaded in via functions based on the the use-case selected and the default of them pre-filled.Pain Point: Users often need help figuring out how to set up Zaps for common use cases.
Recommendation:
By addressing these pain points with the recommended strategies, you can significantly improve the user experience and functionality of AI apps on the Zapier platform. For detailed guidance and support, always refer to the Zapier Developer Documentation or contact the Zapier support team.
Need help? Tell us about your problem and we’ll connect you with the right resource or contact support.
AI app integrations built on Zapier allow users to automate tasks using AI capabilities. Here are some common pain points and recommendations when building AI apps on Zapier.
Pain Point: Actions that take a long time to process can cause issues, especially with Zapier’s execution time limits. Test steps in the Zapier editor are limited to 50 seconds, and live Zap executions default to 30 seconds.
Recommendations:
z.generateCallbackUrl()
and performResume
z.generateCallbackUrl()
: This method generates a callback URL that your service can call once the long-running task is complete.performResume
: This function allows the action to pause until the callback URL is called, resuming once the task is complete.Pain Point: Generating accurate samples for long-running tasks can be tricky, especially during the initial setup.
Recommendation:
bundle.meta.isLoadingSample
:
bundle.meta.isLoadingSample
is true, return a simplified or cached version of the data that represents a typical response.Pain Point: Complex configuration fields can overwhelm users, making the setup process cumbersome.
Recommendation:
altersDynamicFields: true
so when it’s updated, all of the other fields refresh. Then any additional input fields could be dependent on whether that “Advanced Features” input field is true, then display the more advanced ones that are not necessarily required for all users. (ie. if (bundle.inputData.advanced === true)
)Pain Point: Users may struggle with setting up generalized actions that require specific configurations.
Recommendations:
altersDynamicFields: true
to then have all of your input fields as custom ones which are loaded in via functions based on the the use-case selected and the default of them pre-filled.Pain Point: Users often need help figuring out how to set up Zaps for common use cases.
Recommendation:
By addressing these pain points with the recommended strategies, you can significantly improve the user experience and functionality of AI apps on the Zapier platform. For detailed guidance and support, always refer to the Zapier Developer Documentation or contact the Zapier support team.
Need help? Tell us about your problem and we’ll connect you with the right resource or contact support.