Zapier
Tools
Automation for everyone. Zapier moves info between your web apps automatically, so you can focus on your most important work.
What is Zapier?
Zapier is an online automation tool that connects thousands of web applications. Users can create "Zaps" that automate repetitive tasks without writing any code.
How it Helps Product Development
It can automate parts of the development workflow, such as creating a Jira ticket from a new Typeform submission or posting a Slack message when a new bug is reported in a spreadsheet.
Why Product Managers Should Use It
Zapier is a PM's superpower for automating their own workflows. You can automate status reporting, feedback collection, and notifications, saving you hours of manual work and ensuring information flows smoothly.
Example Use Cases
- Automatically sending user feedback from a survey into a Slack channel.
- Creating a new Trello card from a starred email in Gmail.
- Adding new user research participants from a form to a spreadsheet.
- Getting a Slack notification for new competitor mentions on Twitter.