Zapier MCP for OpenClaw: setup with a pasted prompt

Connect OpenClaw to Zapier MCP by pasting one prompt that installs mcporter and adds the Zapier server, then following the onboarding instructions it gives.

This page shows how to connect OpenClaw to Zapier MCP using a pasted setup prompt.

Before you begin

• A Zapier account.
• Access to OpenClaw.

Connect Zapier MCP to OpenClaw

1. Copy the prompt

   Copy this prompt and paste it into a new OpenClaw conversation:

   Set up Zapier MCP for OpenClaw
   
   Setup steps:
   
   1. Install mcporter if you don't have it: npx -y mcporter
   2. Add the Zapier MCP server: mcporter config add zapier --url "https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect" --client-name "openclaw"
   3. Verify the connection: mcporter list zapier --schema
   
   Once you've confirmed the connection works and tools are listed, call get_zapier_skill with name "zapier:onboarding". This will guide me through adding apps and configuring my tools step by step. Follow the skill's instructions and dialogue with me until onboarding is complete.
   
2. Follow the instructions

   Paste the prompt into a new OpenClaw conversation and follow the instructions.

   When prompted, authenticate with your Zapier account.

You’ve now connected Zapier MCP to OpenClaw.

Next steps

Run your first tool call

Run the onboarding skill to turn your apps into tools, then make your first call.

How tools work

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