What is zapier-make-patterns?

It is a skill that guides an AI agent through building automations in Zapier and Make, covering patterns, pitfalls, and breaking points.

Does this skill write code?

No. It focuses on no-code automation in Zapier and Make, helping the agent advise on workflow design without writing code.

Can it help me choose between Zapier and Make?

Yes. The skill covers when to use each platform, so the agent can recommend one based on your automation needs.

What kinds of pitfalls does it cover?

It covers common pitfalls and breaking points in no-code automations, such as those that cause workflows to fail or become hard to maintain.

Zapier & Make Patterns

SkillProductivity

This skill helps an AI agent guide you through building automations in Zapier and Make. No-code automation democratizes workflow building, letting non-developers automate business processes without writing code. The skill covers when to use each platform, common patterns, pitfalls, and breaking points so your agent can advise on practical automation design.

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Details

Instructions available. Your AI can read the instructions. Execution depends on the setup they require.

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Have an AI agent that can load skills or custom instructions.

Zapier & Make PatternsStart free

What your AI can do with it

Explain when to use Zapier versus Make for a given workflow
Identify common pitfalls in no-code automation builds
Describe breaking points that cause automations to fail
Suggest patterns for structuring multi-step automations
Help translate a business process into an automation plan

Getting started

Have an AI agent that can load skills or custom instructions.
Add the zapier-make-patterns skill to the agent's available skills.
Describe the business process you want to automate.
Ask the agent to recommend a platform and outline the automation steps.

What this skill tells your AI

The instructions your AI receives, as published by davila7/claude-code-templates in cli-tool/components/skills/workflow-automation/zapier-make-patterns/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.

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

Capabilities

zapier
make
integromat
no-code-automation
zaps
scenarios
workflow-builders
business-process-automation

Patterns

Basic Trigger-Action Pattern

Single trigger leads to one or more actions

Multi-Step Sequential Pattern

Chain of actions executed in order

Conditional Branching Pattern

Different actions based on conditions

Anti-Patterns

❌ Text in Dropdown Fields

❌ No Error Handling

❌ Hardcoded Values

⚠️ Sharp Edges

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:

Related Skills

Works well with: workflow-automation, agent-tool-builder, backend, api-designer

Signals

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Forks: 4k
Last commit: Oct 2026

Questions

What is zapier-make-patterns?: It is a skill that guides an AI agent through building automations in Zapier and Make, covering patterns, pitfalls, and breaking points.
Does this skill write code?: No. It focuses on no-code automation in Zapier and Make, helping the agent advise on workflow design without writing code.
Can it help me choose between Zapier and Make?: Yes. The skill covers when to use each platform, so the agent can recommend one based on your automation needs.
What kinds of pitfalls does it cover?: It covers common pitfalls and breaking points in no-code automations, such as those that cause workflows to fail or become hard to maintain.

Advanced

Item type: skill
Key: zapier-make-patterns
Source: github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates

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