How to get started with AWS Lambda on Zapier

AWS Lambda and Zapier connect to automate serverless functions. You can trigger workflows when new functions are added and invoke functions with data.

Available on plans:

Free

Pro

Team

Enterprise

Prerequisites

To use the AWS Lambda app on Zapier, you must have:

Connect AWS Lambda to Zapier

To create an app connection to AWS Lambda on Zapier:

  • Go to the Apps page.
  • Click + Add connection.
  • A new dialog box will appear. Search for and select AWS Lambda.
  • Click Add connection.
  • A Connect an Account page will open in a browser tab or window.
  • Complete the following fields:
    • Access Key ID: Enter your AWS Access Key ID.
    • Secret Access Key: Enter your AWS Secret Access Key.
    • Region: Enter your AWS Region (e.g., us-east-1).
  • Click Yes, Continue to AWS Lambda.

Your AWS Lambda account is now successfully connected to Zapier.

About AWS Lambda's app

Triggers, searches, and actions

Triggers
  • New Function (Polling) - Triggers when a new function is added.
Searches
  • No search actions available for AWS Lambda.
Actions
  • Invoke Function (Sync) - Invokes a pre-built function synchronously and returns the result.
  • Invoke Function (Async) - Invokes a pre-built function asynchronously providing only data.
  • Run Code - Write Javascript code directly in your browser and execute it in a Lambda function that we provide the source for.

Limitations

  • Lambda functions cannot return data to your Zap.

Templates

View all of AWS Lambda's templates.

Use cases

Additional AWS Lambda resources

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