I need to fetch complete datasets from an API that returns paginated results through my Zapier automation. The challenge I’m facing is that when I try to implement this using custom JavaScript code actions, I keep running into the 10-second execution timeout limit that applies to Lambda functions in Zapier.
Has anyone found a reliable method to work around this limitation? I’m looking for practical solutions that can handle multiple API pages without hitting the timeout restriction. Any suggestions on alternative approaches or workarounds would be really helpful.
The API I’m working with follows standard pagination patterns, but I can’t seem to process all the pages within the time constraint.
I encountered a similar challenge when working with an API that returned paginated results. One effective strategy involved breaking down the data retrieval process into smaller chunks. Utilizing webhooks to trigger subsequent calls can also help avoid timeouts. Consider setting up a series of Zaps that handle each pagination step by itself, allowing for efficient data collection without overwhelming the limits. By structuring your Zaps this way, you can manage larger datasets seamlessly.
had this same prob last month! zapier’s built-in pagination saved me - just enable “return all pages” in ur webhook step. it handles the looping auto without timeouts. much easier than custom js and won’t hit lambda limits.
Had the same timeout problem pulling customer data from a paginated API. Fixed it by using Zapier’s storage feature instead of trying to process everything at once. Set up a workflow that handles one page at a time and stores the current page number in Zapier storage. Each run grabs the next page based on that stored counter and triggers itself again if there are more pages. Keeps each execution under the 10-second limit while still getting all the data. Takes longer overall but actually works without timing out on large datasets.