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Developer(s)
  
Zapier Inc.

Available in
  
English

Stable release
  
2.0

Zapier

Original author(s)
  
Wade Foster, Bryan Helmig, Mike Knoop

Initial release
  
1 August 2012; 4 years ago (2012-08-01)

Written in
  
Internal Python/Django, JavaScript/React

Zapier is a web-based service that allows end users to integrate the web applications they use.

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History

Zapier was started in Columbia Missouri in 2011. After their first rejection, and then building their initial prototype with 25 apps, they were accepted to Y Combinator startup seed accelerator. They are now headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Features

  • Start workflows from any app by picking a trigger that starts your "Zap" workflow
  • Finish routine tasks automatically using workflows
  • Create Zap workflows using fill in the blank forms in a web page

    • Overview

    Zapier provides workflows to automate the use of web applications together. It is often described as a translator between web APIs.

    Usage examples

  • Zapier workflows can keep data consistent across web applications, such as between Evernote and Dropbox (service)
  • Individuals can use a visual web page to wire together their favorite apps into "Zaps", such as Slack and Yammer
  • Developers can set up their web APIs for use with Zapier, and open up integration with many other web apps

    • Reception

    Zapier is widely integrated with key web applications.

    References

    Zapier Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA