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Onboard a new user to Zapier MCP — introduce what it can do, walk through authentication, and route into the right flow based on the state of their setup.
Passed 19 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 8 of 22 without it.
and 8 more in the full report
11 fixed8 passed either way3 still failing0 broke
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
One of 11 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
My Zapier MCP is fully connected with 10 tools active. I want to test a single action live to make sure it works before building out more. What is the recommended next step?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Directs the user to run a first-action walkthrough to test a live action. | Passed | Passed |
| Offers the zapier-explore skill as the option for expanding the toolkit. | Missed | Passed |
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
Introduce Zapier MCP, get the user authenticated, then guide them through the appropriate setup flow.
For how the Zapier MCP server itself works, see docs.zapier.com/mcp.
Start by describing what Zapier MCP can do for the user, then get them authenticated.
"Zapier MCP connects your AI assistant to 9,000+ apps — Slack, Gmail, Google Calendar, Jira, Notion, HubSpot, and thousands more. Once set up, you can search across your tools, take actions, and automate workflows, all through natural conversation. It's personalized to your workflow — you pick the apps and actions that matter to you, and your AI learns to use them."
Check if any Zapier MCP tools are available:
Tools are available: The user is already authenticated. Give a shorter version of the pitch — "You've got Zapier MCP installed and connected. Let me check what you have set up." — then proceed to Step 2.
No Zapier tools available at all: The server is installed but needs authentication. First, attempt to authenticate directly in the chat by calling mcp_auth on the Zapier MCP server. If that succeeds, re-check available tools and proceed to Step 2.
If mcp_auth fails or is unavailable, fall back to manual instructions based on their client:
Detect which client is in use from the environment or conversation context. If unclear, give the generic instructions.
Wait for the user to confirm ("done"), then re-check available tools and proceed to Step 2.
Inspect the available Zapier MCP tools. The result determines which branch to follow:
| Result | Branch |
|---|---|
| Zapier action tools are available (beyond the configuration tools) | Healthy |
| Only configuration tools available (no actions yet) | Fresh install |
test cases passed, vs 8 / 22 without
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