Zapier AI Setup Guide

Automate workflows with AI

Last updated: May 22, 2026

What is Zapier AI?

Zapier AI combines automation with LLMs. Create Zaps that use AI to summarize emails, categorize leads, generate content, and more — all without coding.

Step 1: Set Up Zapier

  1. 1. Sign up at zapier.com
  2. 2. Connect your apps (Gmail, Slack, etc.)
  3. 3. Add OpenAI/Anthropic integration in "AI by Zapier"

Step 2: Create AI Zap

  1. 1. Click "Create Zap"
  2. 2. Choose trigger (e.g., "New Gmail Email")
  3. 3. Add action: "AI by Zapier → Summarize Text"
  4. 4. Map email body to AI input
  5. 5. Add final action (e.g., "Send Slack Message")

🎉 Zapier AI is Ready!

You can now automate tasks with AI. Explore more no-code tools in the AI Toolkit.