I’ve been a Zapier pro user for a while now and it’s been awesome. But I’m hitting a wall with some advanced stuff I want to do.
Is there a way to use external JavaScript libraries or SDKs in Zapier’s code steps? I’m talking about things like Firebase or Google Sheets APIs. I need to do some checks in an existing code step and these would really help.
I know Zapier is powerful, but I’m not sure if it lets you import outside libraries. Has anyone figured out how to do this? Or are there workarounds?
It would be great to hear from other Zapier users who’ve tried to push the limits of what you can do with code steps. Any tips or tricks would be super helpful!
As someone who’s been working with Zapier extensively, I can say that incorporating external JS libraries in code steps isn’t straightforward. Unfortunately, Zapier doesn’t provide direct support for importing third-party libraries.
However, I’ve found a workaround that might help. You can often copy the core functionality you need from these libraries and paste it directly into your code step. It’s not ideal, but it works for simpler use cases.
For more complex scenarios, I’ve had success using Zapier’s built-in API calls to interact with external services. This approach requires a bit more setup, but it’s quite powerful once you get the hang of it.
Another trick I’ve used is to set up a small serverless function (like AWS Lambda) that incorporates the library you need. Then, you can call this function from your Zapier workflow using an HTTP request.
It’s not perfect, but these methods have helped me push Zapier’s capabilities further. Hope this gives you some ideas to work with!
hey man, i feel ur pain. zapier’s awesome but sometimes u hit a wall. sadly, no direct way to import libraries 
but here’s a trick - try copying the specific funcs u need from those libraries and pasting em right into ur code step. it’s not perfect but it works for simpler stuff. good luck!
While Zapier doesn’t directly support importing external libraries, there are alternative approaches you can consider. One effective method I’ve used is leveraging Zapier’s HTTP request functionality to interact with external APIs. This allows you to tap into services like Firebase or Google Sheets without needing to import their SDKs directly.
For more complex operations, you might want to explore creating a middleware layer. I’ve had success setting up a simple Express.js server that incorporates the libraries I need, then calling it from Zapier via HTTP requests. This approach provides flexibility while keeping your Zapier workflows clean.
Remember, Zapier’s native integrations are quite robust. Before resorting to custom code, it’s worth checking if there’s already a built-in solution for your specific use case. This can often save time and reduce complexity in your automations.