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
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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?
There is no automatic Zap importer. Rebuild the Zap as a Tiny Command workflow, or have our team rebuild your setup for you (live within a week).
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