Build a private integration using the Zapier Platform

This guide will walk you through what steps you need to take to build a private integration from start to finish. We will include information for if you are building with either Zapier Platform UI or Zapier Platform CLI.

Tip: If you haven’t used Zapier before, learn the basics in our Zapier Getting Started Guide.

Prerequisite

1. Choose your developer tool

Note: If you’re building with Zapier Platform CLI, you’ll need to install Node.js and CLI.

2. Create a new integration

Create and add details about your integration. Set your Intended audience to select Private: I’m building an integration for personal use or to explore the Zapier platform.

3. Create an authentication

Creating an authentication will tell Zapier what credentials users need to authenticate with your API.

4. Create triggers

Triggers allow users to find new data as soon as it’s available in your app. Use webhooks or polling endpoints to create triggers.

5. Create actions

Actions allow users to either create, search or update records through your API.

6. Test your integration

Test your authentication, triggers, actions, and how your private integration works inside Zapier.

[Optional] Validate your integration

Run automated checks to identify errors and recommendations on how to improve the user experience of your private integration.

[Optional] Invite team members

You can assign different roles and permissions to team members who you’re collaborating with on your private integration.

[Optional] Share your integration

Once you’ve built your integration, you can share it with users who can can create Zaps with it.

Conclusion

Once you’ve built your private integration, you can continue to make further improvements and manage versions of your integration.

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