Receiving a JSON payload from Mailchimp via Zapier, I seek a no-code solution to extract essential fields like groups and tags.
{ "event": "subscribe", "time": "2022-09-29T23:03:02", "details": { "email_addr": "[email protected]", "group_list": ["TeamX", "TeamY"] } }
I encountered a similar challenge with Mailchimp webhook payloads in a past project. Instead of writing custom code, I leaned on Zapier’s built-in formatter to extract deeper data. My approach was to first inspect the incoming JSON then map groups and tags directly from the response fields. Although it took a bit of tinkering with the formatter setup, the process was much smoother after a couple of tests. It saved time and ensured consistent data extraction every time the webhook fired, making the solution robust and easy to maintain.
In my experience tackling Mailchimp webhook payloads in Zapier, I found that setting up intermediary steps was crucial to cleanly extract the data without using custom code. I created a step using Zapier’s built-in formatter that mapped out the payload structure and allowed me to access the nested groups field directly. This approach avoids complexities by leveraging pre-configured actions and keeps the extraction process transparent. It proved efficient and easy to maintain, especially when troubleshooting data discrepancies later.
hey alex, try using zapier’s formatter to split the json fields. i did something similar and it worked ok without writing cust code. gives u a chance to map fields directly, so might be worth a shot