Definition
Full definition of zap
Zapier popularized this naming. Tiny Command, Make, and n8n call them workflows or scenarios. Functionally identical: an automation that fires on a trigger and runs a sequence of steps. If you're migrating from Zapier, your Zaps become Tiny Command workflows.
In practice
Zap examples
Sample Zap
Trigger: New row in Sheet → Action: Send Slack message
Used by
Apps that exemplify zap
See zap in action across real integrations.
FAQ
Common questions about zap
What's a multi-step Zap?
A Zap with more than one action. The Zapier free plan limits multi-step Zaps; paid plans allow them.
How do I convert a Zap to Tiny Command?
Export from Zapier (JSON), import into Tiny Command's migration tool. Most structures transfer directly.