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:
- A paid Zapier account. AWS Lambda is a premium app on Zapier.
- An active AWS account with access to AWS Lambda service.
- An IAM user created specifically for Zapier with limited permissions to Lambda only.
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.