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How to test custom action without publishing it with any standard trigger in Google Docs?

  • June 8, 2022
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I am trying to make custom Zapier actions, triggers and search for my work. So currently I have  successfully made action which connects Zapier with some apis and produce result.

So my question is “How can I test that action with already supported trigger like changes in google doc?” and “Is it mandatory to publish my custom zap for testing purpose?”

Best answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi @harshilparmar 

Good question.

You may not need to create a custom app.

The Webhooks app or Code app can be used in Zaps to use an app’s APIs.

Webhooks: https://zapier.com/apps/webhook/help

Code: https://zapier.com/apps/code/help

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Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • June 8, 2022

Hi @harshilparmar 

Good question.

You may not need to create a custom app.

The Webhooks app or Code app can be used in Zaps to use an app’s APIs.

Webhooks: https://zapier.com/apps/webhook/help

Code: https://zapier.com/apps/code/help


Awesome @Troy Tessalone I didn’t know about that!! Thanks.


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  • June 14, 2022

@Troy Tessalone So Is this the only way to solve this problem ? How can I test my all Custom Zapier (Action,Search) without publishing it !!


Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • June 14, 2022

@harshilparmar 

Have you reviewed this Zapier Platform help article: https://platform.zapier.com/docs/testing


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  • June 14, 2022

@Troy Tessalone Thank you so much !! Sorry for that 😅