> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://some-things-stay-ep1-2.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Automate workflows with Zapier

> Connect Mintlify Starter Kit to Zapier to trigger actions across 5,000+ apps. Browse available triggers and actions and follow a sample Zap walkthrough.

The Zapier integration lets you connect Mintlify Starter Kit to thousands of other apps without writing code. Build Zaps that react to project events, create tasks from external forms, or sync data between tools automatically.

## Connect to Zapier

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Integrations settings">
    In Mintlify Starter Kit, click your avatar and go to **Integrations**. Find Zapier and click **Connect**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate an API key">
    Zapier needs an API key to access your workspace. Click **Generate key**, copy it, and paste it into the Zapier authentication prompt.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build your first Zap">
    In Zapier, search for **Mintlify Starter Kit** in the app directory. Choose a trigger and an action, then map the fields you want to pass between apps.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test and publish">
    Run a test in Zapier to confirm the data flows correctly. Once verified, turn the Zap on.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Triggers and actions

<Accordion title="Available triggers">
  * **Project created**: Fires when a new project is created in your workspace.
  * **Task completed**: Fires when a task is marked as done.
  * **Comment added**: Fires when a new comment is posted on a project or task.
  * **Member invited**: Fires when a new team member is invited.
  * **Deadline approaching**: Fires 24 hours before a project or task due date.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Available actions">
  * **Create project**: Creates a new project with a specified name and description.
  * **Create task**: Adds a task to an existing project and assigns it to a user.
  * **Update task status**: Changes a task status (for example, to In Progress or Done).
  * **Post comment**: Adds a comment to a project or task.
  * **Invite member**: Sends an invitation to join the workspace.
</Accordion>

## Sample Zap walkthrough

Here is a common workflow: create a task in Mintlify Starter Kit whenever a new row is added to a Google Sheet.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose the trigger app">
    In Zapier, select **Google Sheets** as the trigger app. Choose **New Spreadsheet Row** and connect your Google account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the action app">
    Select **Mintlify Starter Kit** as the action app. Choose **Create task**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Map the fields">
    Match Google Sheets columns to Mintlify Starter Kit fields. For example, map the Sheet's "Task name" column to the Task name field, and "Assignee email" to the Assignee field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test and publish">
    Add a test row to your Google Sheet, run the Zap test, and confirm the task appears in Mintlify Starter Kit. Turn the Zap on to keep it running.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Use the **Deadline approaching** trigger to send reminders into Slack, email, or your calendar app so nothing slips through the cracks.
</Tip>