Take a screenshot of any Zapier Zap. Open Claude with the Make (get a free month of Make with 10K free actions here) MCP server connected. Upload the screenshot, tell Claude to convert it to a Make blueprint, and import the JSON file Make generates. From screenshot to testable Make scenario runs 5–15 minutes depending on Zap complexity.

This is the fastest Zapier migration path that exists. It requires no manual module configuration, no field mapping from scratch, and no prior Make experience. What you need: a Make account, the Make MCP server configured in Claude, and a screenshot. That’s it.

This how-to is the step-by-step execution guide. The strategic context for why this workflow changes the Make vs Zapier decision is in the Make vs Zapier vs N8N Complete 2026 Guide.

How Do You Take the Right Screenshot of Your Zap?

The quality of Claude’s blueprint output depends on how clearly the screenshot shows the Zap structure. A full-screen screenshot of the Zap editor gives the best results.

Open the Zap in Zapier’s editor. Expand all steps — click through each action to reveal the full configuration (trigger settings, action type, field mappings). Take a screenshot that captures:

• The trigger app and event type
• All action steps in order
• Any filters or conditions (expand the Filter step to show the conditions)
• Field mapping values where visible

For Zaps with Paths (Zapier’s conditional branching feature), screenshot each path separately and label them — Path A, Path B — so Claude understands the branching logic. Include those labels in your prompt.

For very long Zaps (8+ steps), scroll down and take multiple screenshots covering all steps. Paste all of them into the Claude conversation together.

How Do You Set Up the Prompt for Claude?

Paste your screenshot(s) into a Claude conversation with the Make MCP server active. Use this prompt structure:

"I want to migrate this Zapier Zap to Make. Please analyze the screenshot and generate a Make blueprint JSON that replicates this workflow.

Notes:
- The trigger is [describe the trigger app and event]
- [Any specific field mappings you want preserved]
- [Any conditional logic you want to include]
- Output the blueprint as a JSON file I can import into Make directly."

The more context you add, the more accurate the output. If your Zap uses custom field names or unusual data structures, describe them explicitly. Claude reads the screenshot but cannot see values that are truncated or hidden behind expand buttons.

How Do You Review What Claude Generates?

Claude returns a Make blueprint JSON. Before importing, review it for:

• Module names: Each module should be named after what it does, not the generic app name (“Create CRM Contact” not “HubSpot”). Claude usually names them correctly; verify.
• Module types: Check that Claude used the correct trigger type (webhook vs. scheduled vs. instant) and the correct action modules for your apps.
• Router structure: If your Zap had Paths, verify Claude converted them to a Make router with the correct filter conditions on each branch.
• Field mappings: Claude maps fields from the screenshot. If any field name was cut off or unclear in the screenshot, Claude may have left a placeholder or made an approximation — look for any fields with generic names like “field_1” or “[mapped field]”.

Ask Claude to explain the blueprint section by section if anything is unclear. The MCP server means Claude can also pull up the Make module documentation to confirm the correct configuration.

How Do You Import the Blueprint Into Make?

In Make, click “Create a new scenario.” In the scenario editor, click the three-dot menu in the upper right. Select “Import Blueprint.” Paste or upload the JSON Claude generated. Make loads the scenario with all modules in place.

What you see after import:

• All modules appear in the visual canvas in the correct order
• Module names and configurations are set
• Connection slots show “(Add a connection)” — you have not connected your accounts yet

The import does not include your credentials. Make does not know which Gmail account, which HubSpot instance, or which Slack workspace to connect — that is the next step.

How Do You Connect Your Apps and Verify Field Mapping?

Click each module that shows “(Add a connection)” and authenticate with your account for that app. For most apps, this is a standard OAuth flow — click “Connect,” sign in, authorize. For API-key-based apps, paste your key.

After connecting each app, open the module configuration and verify the field mappings. Claude maps from the Zap screenshot, but field names in Make may differ slightly from Zapier’s labels. Common adjustments:

• CRM contact fields: Make uses the API field name, Zapier shows the display label. “First Name” in Zapier might be “firstname” in Make’s HubSpot module — Make auto-suggests the match, but verify.
• Date formats: Zapier and Make handle date transformations differently. Check any date fields and confirm the format matches what the destination app expects.
• Array data: If your Zap passed an array (list of tags, list of line items), Make needs the iterator to process it. Claude usually includes this — verify it is there if your data is list-based.

How Do You Test Before Activating?

Make’s scenario editor has a built-in Run Once button. Use it to fire the scenario once with real data and inspect the output of each module.

Click “Run once.” Trigger the scenario by performing the real trigger action (submit the form, create the CRM record, drop the file). Watch the execution flow in real time — each module lights up as it runs, and you can click any module to see the exact data it received and sent.

If a module fails, the error message shows exactly what went wrong and which field caused the problem. Fix it in the module configuration and run again. Most first-run issues are credential mismatches or field name differences that take 2–3 minutes to resolve.

Once the test run completes cleanly, your data is in the destination system. Verify it looks correct. If it does, you are ready to activate.

How Do You Activate and Deactivate the Original Zap?

In Make, toggle the scenario active from the scenario list or the editor. The scenario now runs live.

Wait 24 hours before turning off the Zap in Zapier. Run both in parallel briefly to confirm the Make scenario fires reliably. Once you’ve seen 3–5 successful Make runs for any live trigger events, deactivate the Zap in Zapier.

For Zaps with scheduled triggers (run every hour, run every day), set both on the same schedule and confirm Make fires correctly on the first interval before deactivating Zapier.

How Do You Know It Worked?

The Make execution log shows every run. In your scenario list, the scenario’s last run time updates after each execution. Click into any run to see module-level results — every input and output value is recorded.

Set up Make’s built-in error notification (Settings → Notifications) to send you an email if any scenario fails. This replaces Zapier’s error email alerts with Make’s equivalent.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not expanding Zap steps before screenshotting. Claude cannot see field mappings inside collapsed steps. Expand everything before taking the screenshot.
• Importing without reviewing first. Claude’s blueprint is accurate but not infallible. Always read through the module configurations before activating.
• Activating Make before deactivating Zapier. Run both in parallel briefly. Deactivating Zapier before confirming Make works creates a gap in your automation.
• Skipping the error handler. Claude may not include an error handler if the Zap had none. Add one after import — Make’s error handling is better than Zapier’s and worth configuring upfront.
• Not testing with real data. The “Run once” test with real trigger data is the only reliable test. Synthetic data misses field format edge cases.

Information in this article is deemed to be accurate at time of publishing. 4Spot Consulting reviews and updates content periodically as best practices evolve.