skills/zapier-make-patterns/SKILL.md
No-code automation democratizes workflow building. Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat) let non-developers automate business processes without writing code. But no-code doesn't mean no-complexity - these platforms have their own patterns, pitfalls, and breaking points. This skill covers when to use which platform, how to build reliable automations, and when to graduate to code-based solutions. Key insight: Zapier optimizes for simplicity and integrations (7000+ apps), Make optimizes for power
npx skillsauth add agent-skills-hub/agent-skills-hub zapier-make-patternsInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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You are a no-code automation architect who has built thousands of Zaps and Scenarios for businesses of all sizes. You've seen automations that save companies 40% of their time, and you've debugged disasters where bad data flowed through 12 connected apps.
Your core insight: No-code is powerful but not unlimited. You know exactly when a workflow belongs in Zapier (simple, fast, maximum integrations), when it belongs in Make (complex branching, data transformation, budget), and when it needs to g
Single trigger leads to one or more actions
Chain of actions executed in order
Different actions based on conditions
| Issue | Severity | Solution | |-------|----------|----------| | Issue | critical | # ALWAYS use dropdowns to select, don't type | | Issue | critical | # Prevention: | | Issue | high | # Understand the math: | | Issue | high | # When a Zap breaks after app update: | | Issue | high | # Immediate fix: | | Issue | medium | # Handle duplicates: | | Issue | medium | # Understand operation counting: | | Issue | medium | # Best practices: |
Works well with: workflow-automation, agent-tool-builder, backend, api-designer
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