Install Node.js
The Zapier CLI is a Node.js based SDK you'll use to build and deploy a Zapier App to instantly connect your API to hundreds of other applications. This quick guide will have you coding in minutes.
Installation
An easy option to get set up with Node.js is to visit https://nodejs.org/en/download/ and download the official installer for your OS. If you're installing with a package manager it's even easier.
After installation, confirm that Node.js is ready to use:
node --versionv14.19.1
Other requirements to follow along with this guided tour
This tutorial helps you get the CLI tool installed and configured. Then we'll clone a complete Zapier app that you will deploy and use to create Zaps. This part's optional, but we think following along will get you familiar with the important bits of the tool as fast as possible. For the guided tour you'll need to:- Sign up for a free Zapier account, naturally.
- Have git installed.
- Have an account on GitHub.com.