How to implement a dynamic dropdown in Zapier's interface?

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I’m trying to create a dynamic dropdown for a trigger in my Zapier app using the UI. Despite numerous attempts, I keep running into errors. I even tried using a static response for the dropdown, but the issue still occurs.

let dropdownOptions = {};
dropdownOptions['status'] = 'success';
dropdownOptions['data'] = ['9876543210', '9876543211', '9876543212', '9876543213'];
dropdownOptions['id'] = 100;

return [dropdownOptions];

I’ve set up the static response and output definition, as well as configured the dynamic dropdown settings, yet the error remains. Any suggestions on what might be wrong or how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated.

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I’ve dealt with similar challenges implementing dynamic dropdowns in Zapier. One thing that often gets overlooked is the importance of proper error handling and logging. When I faced this issue, I found it helpful to add console.log statements throughout my code to pinpoint where exactly the error was occurring.

Another approach that worked for me was to simplify the response structure initially and gradually build it up. Start with just returning a basic array of strings, then add the status and id fields once that’s working. Here’s an example of a stripped-down version that might help isolate the issue:

const options = ['9876543210', '9876543211', '9876543212', '9876543213'];
return options.map(option => ({ label: option, value: option }));

If this works, you can then expand it to include the additional fields. Also, don’t forget to check your API permissions and make sure you’re not hitting any rate limits. Sometimes the issue lies outside the code itself.

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I’ve encountered similar issues with dynamic dropdowns in Zapier. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the exact format Zapier expects for dropdown options. Instead of an array of strings, try using an array of objects with ‘label’ and ‘value’ properties. Here’s a modified version of your code that might work:

let dropdownOptions = {
  status: 'success',
  data: [
    {label: 'Option 1', value: '9876543210'},
    {label: 'Option 2', value: '9876543211'},
    {label: 'Option 3', value: '9876543212'},
    {label: 'Option 4', value: '9876543213'}
  ],
  id: 100
};

return [dropdownOptions];

Also, ensure your output field is correctly set to ‘Dropdown’ type in the UI. If issues persist, double-check your API authentication and request parameters. Zapier’s platform can be finicky, but persistence usually pays off.

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hey mate, i had similar probs with zapier dropdowns. try using the ‘choices’ key instead of ‘data’ in ur options. like this:

let dropdownOptions = {
  status: 'success',
  choices: ['9876543210', '9876543211', '9876543212', '9876543213'],
  id: 100
};

return [dropdownOptions];

this worked for me. good luck!