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Using Zapier MCP

Connect your AI to your apps and put it to work\. In about 25 minutes, you'll:

  • Connect an AI agent to Zapier MCP
  • Put it to work on real tasks — inbox triage, calendar booking, and more

25 min

5 lessons

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Zapier MCP Path

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Supercharge AI chat by connecting your apps and governing access at scale\.

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What's in this course

  • Connect your AI agent to Zapier MCP — guided setup to link your assistant to your apps\.
  • Manage your inbox and calendar with MCP — real tasks like inbox triage and calendar booking\.
  • Running a campaign retro with MCP — pull data across apps to answer real questions\.
  • When to use MCP vs\. a Zap — conversational work versus repeatable automation\.
  • Check your understanding* — a short quiz to confirm the concepts stuck\.
  • Who this course is for

    Knowledge workers who use AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor and want them working in their real apps — not just chatting\. This is course 2 of 3 in the Zapier MCP Path, and it's free with a Zapier account\.

    Using Zapier MCP FAQ

    What do I need to follow along?

    A Zapier account \(free plans work\) and an AI assistant that supports MCP, such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor\. The first lesson walks you through connecting the two\.

    Do I need to take What is Zapier MCP? first?

    It helps but isn't required\. What is Zapier MCP? is a 10\-minute conceptual intro to what MCP is and why it matters\. If you already get the concept and just want to set it up, start here\.

    What should I take next?

    If you're an IT admin — or planning to bring MCP to your team — continue with Governing Zapier MCP to learn governed, scoped access and a safe rollout strategy\.

    Continue the Zapier MCP Path: Governing Zapier MCP \(course 3 of 3\) · Or revisit What is Zapier MCP? \(course 1 of 3\)

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