> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.larm.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect to Zapier

> Send Larm alerts to Zapier for workflow automation

Zapier can receive Larm alerts via the webhook alert channel. No custom Zapier app needed — use the built-in "Webhooks by Zapier" trigger.

## Setup

### 1. Create a Zap

In Zapier, create a new Zap. For the trigger, choose **Webhooks by Zapier** and select **Catch Hook**. Click **Continue** — no filtering needed.

Copy the webhook URL Zapier gives you (starts with `https://hooks.zapier.com/`).

### 2. Create a webhook alert channel in Larm

In Larm, go to **Alert channels** and click **New alert channel**. Select **Webhook** as the type and paste the Zapier URL.

### 3. Set a custom payload template

The default payload puts everything in a single `text` field, which is hard to work with in Zapier. Set a custom payload template so each field is available separately:

```json theme={null}
{
  "event": "{{event}}",
  "status": "{{status}}",
  "monitor_name": "{{monitor_name}}",
  "monitor_url": "{{monitor_url}}",
  "timestamp": "{{timestamp}}",
  "last_error": "{{last_error}}",
  "downtime_duration": "{{downtime_duration}}"
}
```

See [Webhooks](/webhooks#template-variables) for all available variables.

### 4. Send a test alert

Click **Send test** on the alert channel in Larm. Then go back to Zapier and click **Test trigger** — it should pick up the test event and show the fields.

### 5. Add an action

Configure your Zap's action step. You can map the individual fields (e.g. `monitor_name`, `status`) to your action's inputs.

## Example: Send alerts to a Slack channel

1. Follow the setup above to create the Zapier trigger
2. Add an action: **Slack** → **Send Channel Message**
3. Map the fields:
   * **Channel**: pick your alerts channel
   * **Message Text**: `{{monitor_name}} is {{status}} — {{monitor_url}}`
4. Turn on the Zap

Every Larm alert will now post to your Slack channel through Zapier, where you can add formatting, filters, or additional actions.