Hey everyone! I’m new to Zapier and could use some advice. I’m trying to set up a simple automation but I’m stuck.
Here’s what I want to do:
- Pull info from a spreadsheet (it has email addresses and other details)
- Use Gemini to generate content (bedtime stories in this case)
- Send emails to parents at 8 PM with the stories
The problem is, step 2 isn’t working. Gemini isn’t generating any output. I’ve tried a few things but I’m out of ideas.
Has anyone done something similar? What could I be missing? Any tips for troubleshooting Zapier workflows?
I’d really appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks!
I’ve encountered similar issues with Zapier and AI integrations before. One common problem is API key configuration. Double-check that your Gemini API key is correctly entered in Zapier and has the necessary permissions. Another potential issue could be the prompt format you’re using for Gemini. Make sure it’s structured correctly and includes all required parameters.
If those don’t solve it, try breaking down your Zap into smaller steps and test each one individually. This can help pinpoint where exactly the process is failing. Also, Zapier’s built-in debugger can be incredibly useful for troubleshooting – it shows you the data at each step of your Zap.
Lastly, consider reaching out to Zapier support. They’re usually quite helpful and can often spot issues that aren’t immediately obvious to us users.
hey mate, i ran into a similar issue with gemini. make sure ur api quota isn’t maxed out - that caught me off guard. also, try simplifying ur prompt at first. start basic and gradually add complexity. zapier can be finicky with complex requests sometimes. good luck with those bedtime stories!
I’ve been using Zapier for a while now, and I’ve run into similar roadblocks with AI integrations. One thing that’s helped me is to double-check the input format for Gemini. Sometimes these AI tools can be picky about how they receive data.
Have you tried using a ‘Formatter’ step between your spreadsheet and Gemini? This can help ensure the data is in the exact format Gemini expects. Also, it might be worth testing the Gemini step in isolation with some sample data to see if it works on its own.
Another thing to consider is rate limits. If you’re trying to generate a lot of stories at once, you might be hitting Gemini’s API limits. You could try adding a delay step or splitting your Zap into multiple smaller ones to spread out the requests.
Don’t forget to check Zapier’s error logs too. They often contain more detailed information about what’s going wrong. Good luck with your bedtime story project – it sounds like a great idea!