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Using GPT-5 mini in Zapier results in an invalid model error

  • August 27, 2025
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Trying to use the supplied GPT-5 mini, which is shown to be free from Zapier (meaning we don’t have to connect our own OpenAI account), using the AI by Zapier tool. I have entered input fields, knowledge sources, prompts and output fields, and when I go to generate preview I’m met with the following error message: Invalid model_id: openai/gpt-5-mini

 

 

I would like to use this model to execute my prompt, and I am on a paid Zapier plan which does include AI usage.

Best answer by SamB

Hi ​@Oliver Leanfore 👋

Just stumbled across this and saw there was a bug report opened for this issue. A fix was since rolled out so it should be working again now! 🎉

I’ll mark this as answered for now, but if you’re still experiencing issues please do let me know or get in touch with Support directly to flag this. 

In the meantime, happy Zapping! 😁⚡

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Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
  • August 27, 2025

Hi ​@Oliver Leanfore 

You can try opening a ticket with Zapier Support here: https://zapier.com/app/get-help


SamB
Community Manager
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  • September 4, 2025

Hi ​@Oliver Leanfore 👋

Just stumbled across this and saw there was a bug report opened for this issue. A fix was since rolled out so it should be working again now! 🎉

I’ll mark this as answered for now, but if you’re still experiencing issues please do let me know or get in touch with Support directly to flag this. 

In the meantime, happy Zapping! 😁⚡