Zulip Integration

Open-source team chat organized into channels and topics. Connect Zulip conversations to the systems your team already uses every day. When Watch Events lands, react with Fetch a Single Message or Get a Bot's API Key.

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Supported triggers and actions for Zulip integration

Triggers can detect changes in Zulip and run actions that can create, search or modify data inside Zulip automatically [3] — exactly how you set them.

Watch EventsTriggers when a new event arrives, such as a message, reaction, or channel update.
Fetch a Single MessageReturns a single message by ID, including its raw Markdown.
Get a Bot's API KeyReturns the API key of a bot you own or administer.
Get a Bot's Stored DataReturns the data stored for the connected bot.
Get a Channel by IDReturns a single channel by ID.
Get All Alert WordsRetrieves the list of alert words set for the connected account.
Get All ChannelsRetrieves a list of channels you can access.
Get All Custom EmojiRetrieves a list of the custom emoji in the organization.
Get All Custom Profile FieldsRetrieves a list of the custom profile fields in the organization.
Get All Data ExportsRetrieves a list of the organization's data exports.
Get All InvitationsRetrieves a list of unexpired email invitations and reusable invitation links.
Get All Navigation ViewsRetrieves a list of your left sidebar navigation views.
Get Allowed DomainsRetrieves a list of email domains allowed for new accounts.
Get All Saved SnippetsRetrieves a list of your saved snippets.
Get a Message's Edit HistoryRetrieves the edit history of a message.
Get a Message's Read ReceiptsReturns the IDs of users who have read a message.
Get AttachmentsRetrieves a list of files you have uploaded.
Get a UserReturns a single user by ID.
Get a User by EmailReturns a single user by email address.
Get a User's PresenceReturns the presence status of a single user.
Get a User's StatusReturns a user's current status message and emoji.
Get a User's Subscribed ChannelsReturns the IDs of the channels a user is subscribed to.
Get Channel FoldersRetrieves a list of channel folders in the organization.
Get Channel IDReturns the ID of a channel by its name.
Get Channel's Email AddressReturns the email address that posts messages to a channel.
Get Channel SubscribersReturns the IDs of the users subscribed to a channel.
Get Check If Messages Match a NarrowChecks which of the given messages match a filter.
Get Check Thumbnail StatusChecks whether a thumbnail is ready for an uploaded file.
Get Create BigBlueButton Video CallCreates a BigBlueButton video call link.
Get Data Export Consent StateRetrieves a list of users and whether they allow their private data to be exported.
Get DraftsRetrieves a list of your saved drafts.
Get LinkifiersRetrieves a list of the organization's linkifiers.
Get MessagesRetrieves messages, newest first, optionally filtered by a narrow.
Get Own UserReturns the user or bot that the connection belongs to.
Get Presence of All UsersReturns the presence status of every user in the organization.
Get Public Temporary URL for an Uploaded FileReturns a short-lived public link to an uploaded file.
Get RemindersRetrieves a list of your scheduled reminders.
Get Scheduled MessagesRetrieves a list of your scheduled messages.
Get Server SettingsReturns the Zulip server version and sign-in settings.
Get Subgroups of a User GroupRetrieves the IDs of the subgroups of a user group.
Get Subscribed ChannelsRetrieves a list of channels you are subscribed to.
Get Subscription StatusReturns whether a user is subscribed to a channel.
Get Topics in a ChannelRetrieves a list of topics in a channel.
Get User Group MembersRetrieves the user IDs of the members of a user group.
Get User Group Membership StatusChecks whether a user is a member of a user group.
Get User GroupsRetrieves a list of user groups in the organization.
Get UsersRetrieves a list of users in the organization.
Add a Code PlaygroundCreates a code playground that opens code blocks of a language in an external tool.
Add a Default ChannelAdds a channel to the defaults for new users.
Add Alert WordsAdds words or phrases to your alert words.
Add a LinkifierCreates a linkifier that turns matching text into links.
Add an Allowed DomainAdds an email domain to the list allowed for new accounts.
Add a Navigation ViewAdds a navigation view to your left sidebar.
Add an Emoji ReactionAdds an emoji reaction to a message.
Add Channel SubscriptionSubscribes you or other users to channels, creating any channel that does not exist yet.
Archive a ChannelArchives a channel.
Create a ChannelCreates a new channel and subscribes the chosen users to it.
Create a Channel FolderCreates a new channel folder.
Create a Custom Profile FieldCreates a custom profile field in the organization.
Create a Data ExportStarts a data export of the organization.
Create a Message ReminderSchedules a reminder about a message to be sent to you later.
Create a Reusable Invitation LinkCreates a reusable link that invites new users to the organization.
Create a Saved SnippetCreates a saved snippet.
Create a Scheduled MessageSchedules a message to be sent later.
Create a UserCreates a new user account in the organization.
Create a User GroupCreates a new user group with the chosen members.
Create Constructor Groups Video CallCreates a Constructor Groups video call link.
Create DraftsCreates one or more drafts.
Create Nextcloud Talk Video CallCreates a Nextcloud Talk video call link.
Create Webex Video CallCreates a Webex video call link.
Deactivate an OrganizationDeactivates the organization and logs out all of its users.
Deactivate a User GroupDeactivates a user group so it can no longer be used.
Delete a Custom Profile FieldDeletes a custom profile field and every value users saved in it.
Delete a Data ExportDeletes a completed data export of the organization.
Delete a DraftDeletes a draft.
Delete a MessagePermanently deletes a message.
Delete an AttachmentDeletes a file you uploaded.
Delete a ReminderDeletes a reminder so it is not sent.
Delete a Saved SnippetDeletes a saved snippet.
Delete a Scheduled MessageDeletes a scheduled message so it is not sent.
Delete a TopicDeletes every message in a topic.
Delete Deactivate a UserDeactivates a user account and the bots it owns.
Delete Deactivate Custom EmojiDeactivates a custom emoji in the organization.
Delete Deactivate Own UserDeactivates the account that the connection belongs to.
Delete Revoke an Email InvitationRevokes an email invitation.
Delete Revoke a Reusable Invitation LinkRevokes a reusable invitation link.
Delete Unmute a UserUnmutes a user you muted earlier.
Delete Unsubscribe from a ChannelUnsubscribes you or other users from one or more channels.
Delete Your Profile PictureDeletes your uploaded profile picture and restores the default one.
Edit a DraftReplaces the contents of a draft.
Edit a MessageUpdates the content, topic, or channel of a message.
Edit a Saved SnippetUpdates the title or text of a saved snippet.
Edit a Scheduled MessageUpdates a scheduled message before it is sent.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Mute a UserMutes a user so their messages are hidden from you.
Reactivate a UserReactivates a deactivated user.
Regenerate a Bot's API KeyGenerates a new API key for a bot and returns it.
Regenerate Your API KeyGenerates a new API key for the connected account and returns it.
Remove a Bot's Stored DataDeletes data stored for the connected bot.
Remove a Code PlaygroundDeletes a code playground from the organization.
Remove a Default ChannelRemoves a channel from the defaults for new users.
Remove Alert WordsRemoves words or phrases from your alert words.
Remove a LinkifierDeletes a linkifier from the organization.
Remove an Allowed DomainRemoves an email domain from the list allowed for new accounts.
Remove a Navigation ViewRemoves a navigation view from your sidebar.
Remove an Emoji ReactionRemoves your emoji reaction from a message.
Remove Your Profile DataClears your values for one or more custom profile fields.
Render a MessageRenders Zulip Markdown text to HTML without sending it.
Report a MessageReports a message to the organization's moderators.
Resend an Email InvitationSends an email invitation again.
Send a MessageSends a message to a channel topic or as a direct message.
Send InvitationsSends email invitations to join the organization.
Set "Typing" StatusTells other users that you started or stopped typing a message.
Set "Typing" Status for Message EditingTells other users that you started or stopped editing a message.
Test Welcome Bot Custom MessageSends you a preview of a custom Welcome Bot message.
Update a Bot's Stored DataAdds or updates data stored for the connected bot.
Update a ChannelUpdates the name, description, privacy, or permissions of a channel.
Update a Channel FolderUpdates the name or description of a channel folder, or archives it.
Update a Custom Profile FieldUpdates the settings of a custom profile field.
Update a LinkifierUpdates the pattern and link of a linkifier.
Update All Messages ReadMarks all of your unread messages as read.
Update an Allowed DomainUpdates whether subdomains of an allowed domain are allowed.
Update a Subscription SettingUpdates one of your personal settings for a subscribed channel.
Update a UserUpdates the name, role, or profile data of a user.
Update a User by EmailUpdates the name, role, or profile data of a user found by email.
Update a User GroupUpdates the name, description, or permissions of a user group.
Update Channel Messages ReadMarks all unread messages in a channel as read.
Update Personal Message FlagsAdds or removes a personal flag, such as read or starred, on messages.
Update Personal Message Flags for NarrowAdds or removes a personal flag on a range of messages matching a filter.
Update Personal Preferences for a TopicSets whether a topic is muted, unmuted, or followed for you.
Update Realm-level Defaults of User SettingsUpdates the default personal settings for new users in the organization.
Update Reorder Channel FoldersChanges the display order of the organization channel folders.
Update Reorder Custom Profile FieldsUpdates the display order of the organization custom profile fields.
Update Reorder LinkifiersChanges the order in which linkifier patterns are matched.
Update SettingsUpdates your personal settings, or other users' settings as an administrator.
Update Subgroups of a User GroupAdds or removes subgroups of a user group.
Update Subscription Settings in BulkUpdates your personal settings for several subscribed channels at once.
Update the Navigation ViewUpdates the name or pinning of a navigation view.
Update Topic Messages ReadMarks all unread messages in a topic as read.
Update Topic MutingMutes or unmutes a topic in a channel you are subscribed to.
Update User Group MembersAdds or removes members and subgroups of a user group.
Update User StatusUpdates another user's status message and emoji.
Update Your PresenceReports your presence as active or idle and returns the presence of other users.
Update Your Profile DataUpdates your values for one or more custom profile fields.
Update Your StatusSets your status text, emoji, or away state.
Upload a FileUploads a file and returns a link you can share in a message.
Upload Custom EmojiUploads an image as a new custom emoji for the organization.
Upload Your Profile PictureUploads a new profile picture for your account.

How to integrate Zulip in automation workflow?

3 simple steps to make your Zulip connected with other apps in automation workflows on WEXTL. Up to 10 minutes integration set up.

STEP 1

Select Zulip in workflow

Pick Zulip app in the workflow builder [4] - just one click to select the app.

STEP 2

Connect Zulip

When prompted, authorize access to Zulip in WEXTL once. Zulip credentials are encrypted and never shared with WEXTL. Authorization will be reused in any future API calls [3].

WEXTL wants to integrate with your Zulip account. Approve?

STEP 3

Build a workflow

Build your workflow with Zulip yourself or with WEXTL® AI Builder. Connect Zulip to any available integrations [5], or use HTTP node to go beyond them.

Zulip

How Zulip connects and integrates with WEXTL

Save and approve your credentials once — WEXTL® stores authorization information encrypted and reuses the authentication whenever Zulip app is called in workflows. That allows your communication automations to run without your attention, per defined schedule [7]. Explore documentation [6] for a detailed list of fields that Zulip supports.

Full Zulip API documentation

The following table illustrates what fields Zulip integration require during authorization flow inside our workflow builder [4].

Demonstration of Zulip connection step inside WEXTL Workflow Builder [4].

Field	Type	Help
HostingRequired	select	Zulip Cloud for an organization on zulipchat.com, or Self-hosted for your own Zulip server.
EmailRequired	email	The email of the user or bot the API key belongs to. For a bot, use the bot email shown under Personal settings, Bots.
API KeyRequired	password	Find it in Zulip under Personal settings, Account and privacy, API key. A bot's key is on its row under Personal settings, Bots.

Connect Zulip to popular apps on WEXTL

Enter a name of the other app you want to sync with Zulip below. Click on selected app to explore integration options with Zulip. If the app you search for is not available in WEXTL yet, you can use HTTP node [10] instead to integrate it directly.

Example automation with Zulip integration

Select Watch Events trigger from Zulip - this will be a starting point in your automation. Whenever event happens in Zulip, workflow will start [7] from Watch Events node.

Search for Add a Code Playground, connect it as the next step of integration sequence. You can use filters between Watch Events and Add a Code Playground, so only important data pass from Watch Events to the next step. WEXTL gives you full control over the process of Zulip automation. All parts of workflow are visible on the canvas [4].

Zulip on WEXTL has 148 modules for combining communication automations. Explore Zulip documentation for more.

Zulip

Watch Events

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Triggers

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Add a Code Playground

Demonstration of how visual Zulip automation [6] looks in WEXTL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Zulip in your workflows.

Zulip has 1 trigger, including "Watch Events". Triggers are start points of the workflow, and automations may start from them.

Integration has 147 actions, including "Fetch a Single Message", "Get a Bot's API Key", and "Get a Bot's Stored Data", and more. Refer to our Zulip Documentation for detailed inputs and outputs.

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but our customers do that in rare cases [4].

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

The Zulip integration on WEXTL runs directly on its vendor public API — every field name, authentication method, and rate limit is controlled by Zulip official API and covered in documentation [3]. WEXTL handles the request signing and pagination for you.

Absolutely. Where Zulip provides native webhooks, you can use instant triggers to eliminate polling delay. For custom webhooks, WEXTL offers Custom Webhook node, so you can start automation whenever Zulip or any other service sends event to webhook URL.

WEXTL is an AI-first visual canvas. The platform allows you to describe automation in plain text — and AI will wire nodes for Zulip inside the workflow builder [4]. You can also use built-in workflow nodes (AI Agent, Human in the Loop, Condition, Aggregate Results) in pair with Zulip modules to craft complex integration flows with branches, filtering, and conditional logic. There are absolutely no limits of what you can build.

References

List of sources used to gather information about the Zulip integration.

Zulip integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
Internal Zulip integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
Official Zulip vendor API documentation — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
WEXTL® Visual Workflow Builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
WEXTL® Apps Library
WEXTL® Zulip App Documentation
WEXTL® Workflow Scheduler
WEXTL® HTTP node documentation

Zulip Integration

Supported triggers and actions for Zulip integration