Paperclip’s Zapier connector gives your AI agents MCP tools to discover and enable actions, inspect enabled actions and run them in Agentic mode. Each tool can be Allowed, Ask first or Off.
This published list covers Agentic-mode tools, not the app-specific actions selected in Managed mode. A generated URL alone does not establish mode or availability.
What agents can do with Zapier
- Find and enable an action in Agentic mode
discover_zapier_actions·enable_zapier_action - Inspect an action before running it in Agentic mode
inspect_zapier_actions·execute_zapier_read_action - Find and update a saved skill in Agentic mode
list_zapier_skills·get_zapier_skill·update_zapier_skill
How to connect Zapier
- Create a server in Zapier for the actions you want agents to use. In Paperclip, open Connectors and select Zapier.
- On the Access step, choose the identity and which agents may use the connection.
- Choose Paste generated MCP URL, paste the complete generated URL in the credential field and select Check link. Keep this token-bearing URL private.
Zapier tools for agents16
Write 16
auto_provision_mcpAutomatically provisions tools from your existing Zapier app connections
create_zapier_skillCreates a new skill
delete_zapier_skillDeletes a skill
disable_zapier_actionRemoves an action you no longer need
discover_zapier_actionsSearches for apps and actions available to add
enable_zapier_actionEnables a specific action as a callable tool
Show all 16 Write tools
Write tools 7–16
execute_zapier_read_actionRuns a read or search action (find an email, look up a contact)
execute_zapier_write_actionRuns a write action (send a message, create a task, update a record)
get_configuration_urlReturns the URL to your Zapier MCP configuration page
get_zapier_skillRetrieves a specific skill by name
inspect_zapier_actionsLists your enabled actions with what you need to run them
list_zapier_connectionsLists the app connections available for an app
list_zapier_skillsLists your saved Zapier skills
manage_zapier_connectionsReturns a URL to add a new connection, or sets an app’s default connection
send_feedbackSends feedback to Zapier
update_zapier_skillUpdates an existing skill
Tool availability and permissions
Published Agentic-mode tools only. Managed-mode account actions and Early Access workflow tools are excluded. All listed tools group into Write under Paperclip’s conservative aggregator policy; this does not mean every tool changes data.
These lists use a conservative permission policy. Read requires a provider read-only hint or a reviewed Paperclip read rule. Evidence that an action changes data or submits information elsewhere puts it in Write. Write also includes actions we cannot verify as read-only. Read describes the reviewed evidence; it does not guarantee that an action has no side effects. A connected account can group actions differently.
This list covers the Agentic-mode tools. Managed-mode selected actions and Early Access workflow tools are excluded. A generated URL does not establish mode or account availability. All 16 tools are grouped as Write under Paperclip’s conservative policy, including list, get and inspect tools. Write is a permission-risk category; it does not mean every tool changes data.
Connection policies
Actions you expose in Zapier become active in Paperclip after a refresh under the connection’s existing policies. Review the action list after every refresh. You can set any tool to Ask first or Off.
Zapier connector FAQ
Can I require approval for Zapier calls?
Use Ask first for an exposed action to require approval of each call or Off to prevent it. After changing the server in Zapier, refresh the actions in Paperclip and review their settings.
Does this list show every app action I can use?
No. It is a published Agentic-mode list. Managed-mode actions depend on your server and account and Early Access workflow tools are excluded. Check the connected account’s action list before assigning work.
What do I need before connecting?
A Zapier account and a server configured there. Paste the complete generated URL only in the credential field; it contains an access token. A working URL does not establish Agentic mode or the availability of every published tool.
