zapier-push

Push an integration to Zapier

$ zapier push

$ zapier push --disable-dependency-detection

$ zapier push [[-d|--debug]]

zapier-push [OPTIONS] <URL> [DATA]

    The specific Zapier webhook URL to which data will be sent. This URL is unique to each Zapier 'Catch Hook' trigger.

[DATA]
    The data payload to be sent. This can be a simple string, a JSON object, or form-encoded data, depending on the Zapier webhook configuration. Often passed as a raw string or via a file.

--method
    Specifies the HTTP method for the request, commonly POST for sending data to webhooks. Other methods like GET, PUT, or DELETE might be supported for more advanced API interactions.

--header
    Adds a custom HTTP header to the request. Useful for setting content types (e.g., 'Content-Type: application/json') or authentication tokens.

--data-raw
    Sends the specified data exactly as provided, often used for raw JSON or XML payloads.

--data-urlencode
    Sends data as URL-encoded form data. Multiple instances can be used for multiple key-value pairs.

--json
    A convenience option to send data as JSON, automatically setting the 'Content-Type' header to 'application/json'.

--file
    Reads the data payload from a specified file. This is useful for sending large or complex data structures.

--verbose
    Enables verbose output, showing detailed information about the HTTP request and response, useful for debugging.

The zapier-push command is a conceptual or custom utility, not a standard part of the Zapier CLI or typical Linux distributions. Its purpose is to facilitate the direct sending of data or events from a Linux command-line environment or script to a Zapier workflow (Zap).

Functionally, zapier-push would typically act as a wrapper around an HTTP client like curl or wget, simplifying the process of making HTTP POST requests to a Zapier webhook URL. Users often employ such a command to trigger Zaps from cron jobs, shell scripts, or interactive sessions, enabling automation tasks like logging events, triggering notifications, or initiating data processing workflows based on command-line operations.

While not officially distributed, the concept of zapier-push is highly practical for integrating custom scripts and server-side processes with Zapier's automation capabilities, bridging the gap between local system events and cloud-based workflows. It abstracts away the complexities of HTTP requests, making it easier to send structured data (e.g., JSON) to pre-configured Zapier webhooks.

zapier-push is generally a conceptual command or a user-created shell script/alias, not an official Zapier utility distributed with the Zapier CLI. Users must implement its functionality, typically by wrapping curl or similar HTTP clients.

Security is paramount; avoid hardcoding sensitive information (like API keys) directly in scripts. Use environment variables or secure configuration management.

Error handling is critical for production use. Custom scripts should check HTTP response codes and handle network issues gracefully.

A common way to implement zapier-push involves a shell script utilizing curl. For example, to send JSON data:
#!/bin/bash
URL="$1"
DATA="$2"
curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "$DATA" "$URL"
This script could then be invoked as zapier-push https://hooks.zapier.com/hooks/catch/... '{"event":"data_sent","value":123}'.

Zapier webhook URLs (e.g., https://hooks.zapier.com/hooks/catch/<user_id>/<hook_id>/) are generated when you set up a 'Catch Hook' trigger in a Zapier workflow. They act as unique endpoints where external systems can send data to initiate the Zap.

The concept behind zapier-push emerged with the rise of automation platforms like Zapier (and IFTTT). As these services gained popularity for connecting web applications, the need arose to trigger their workflows from traditional command-line environments and server-side scripts. Initially, users would manually craft complex curl commands. Over time, the convenience of wrapping these commands into simpler, custom scripts or aliases became apparent, leading to the informal development of tools conceptually akin to zapier-push. This trend reflects the broader movement towards 'DevOps' and 'Infrastructure as Code,' where system events and data are programmatically piped into automation pipelines.

curl(1), wget(1), jq(1)