\usepackage{zapier}
Automate PDF generation without writing a single line of code. Use the official FormaTeX Zapier integration to run Compile, Smart Compile, and Check Syntax actions, then save outputs to Drive, Dropbox, or email.
\section{What is Zapier}
Zapier is a no-code workflow automation platform that connects over 7,000 apps. A Zap is a workflow made up of a trigger (the event that starts the Zap) and one or more actions (what happens as a result). The FormaTeX Zapier app adds native actions and auth for compilation workflows directly in your Zap.
7,000+ app integrations
Trigger PDFs from Google Sheets, Airtable, Typeform, HubSpot, and thousands of other apps.
No-code setup
Configure the entire pipeline in Zapier's visual editor — no server or cron job required.
Deliver anywhere
Save PDFs to Google Drive, Dropbox, S3, attach to emails, or post to Slack after compilation.
\section{Zap Setup}
Choose your trigger
Create a new Zap and select any trigger app. Common choices are Google Sheets (new row), Airtable (new record), Typeform (new submission), or a Schedule trigger for recurring reports. This is the event that kicks off PDF generation.
Add FormaTeX action
Add an action step, choose the FormaTeX app, then select Compile LaTeX (or Smart Compile / Check Syntax). Map your LaTeX input from previous step fields.
Connect your FormaTeX account
In the auth dialog, set API Key and API URL (https://api.formatex.io). Zapier stores credentials securely and reuses them across Zaps.
Handle the PDF response
Use output fields from the FormaTeX step (e.g. success, jobId, pdf/base64 depending on action). Route results to Drive, Dropbox, Gmail, Slack, or follow-up processing steps.
\section{JSON Payload}
Example fields you can map in the FormaTeX action. Replace {{month}}, {{author_name}} etc. with values from your trigger step.
{
"latex": "\\documentclass{article}\n\\begin{document}\nHello {{recipient_name}}\n\\end{document}",
"engine": "pdflatex",
"timeout": 60
}\section{Security}
Connect authentication through the FormaTeX Zapier app account dialog. Avoid hardcoding keys in plain text fields.
Zapier Secret Manager
Prefer app-level auth connection for API key storage. Use Secret Manager only for custom advanced steps.
Per-Zap scoping
Create separate FormaTeX API keys for separate Zaps. You can revoke a single Zap's access without affecting others from the FormaTeX dashboard.
\section{Use Cases}
Weekly report PDFs
Trigger from a Google Sheets row every Friday. Inject the week's metrics into a LaTeX report template and deliver the PDF to Slack.
Certificate generation
When a Typeform course-completion form is submitted, generate a personalised LaTeX certificate and email it to the recipient.
CRM invoice automation
Trigger from HubSpot deal stage changes. Compile a LaTeX invoice with deal line items and attach it to the contact record.
Academic paper exports
When a new Airtable research record is created, compile the LaTeX abstract and full paper and archive both PDFs to Dropbox.
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\end{zapier}
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