# How To Connect Any MCP To Your App Builder (cursor, antigravity, moltbot, zapier) Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14o26PgJwOI Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/14o26PgJwOI Generated: 2026-01-30T15:03:52.754+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The video demonstrates how to connect any existing Agent Builder (like Cursor, Antigravity, or Moltbot) to a Zapier MCP Server using the "Other" client option in Zapier's OpenAI Agent Builder Server configuration, which allows for powerful, native integration between the local app builder environment and over 8,000 Zapier tools, such as creating a Jira issue automatically. **Key Points:** - The process involves creating a new MCP Server in Zapier, selecting the "Other" client type, and naming it (e.g., "Antigravity"). - The connection is secured by generating a connection token on the Zapier 'Connect' tab, which should be treated like a password and stored securely. - The generated connection token URL (using Option 2: URL with token) is then pasted into the local app builder's `mcp_config.json` file under the `zapier` server configuration. - After updating the configuration file and refreshing the MCP Servers list, the connected Zapier server exposes tools like `jira_software_cloud_create_issue`. - The demonstration shows using the Jira tool to create a task based on a natural language prompt, proving the integration works. - The method is applicable to any app builder that supports the MCP protocol, including Cursor, Antigravity, and Moltbot, allowing them to leverage Zapier's 8,000+ integrations. ![Screenshot at 00:39: The presenter opens the Zapier OpenAI Agent Builder Server configuration screen, clicks "New MCP Server," and selects "Other" as the MCP Client type before naming the server "Antigravity."](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/14o26PgJwOI/00-00-39.jpg) **Context:** The video tutorial explains how to establish a connection between a local application builder environment (referred to as an MCP Client, such as Cursor or Antigravity) and a Zapier Managed Context Protocol (MCP) Server. This connection facilitates giving the local AI agent access to Zapier's vast ecosystem of over 8,000 third-party tools, enabling the agent to perform real-world actions like creating Jira tickets or updating Google Sheets directly from the IDE. ## Detailed Analysis The tutorial walks through connecting any MCP-compatible application builder (like Cursor, Antigravity, or Moltbot) to a Zapier MCP Server. The first step involves navigating to Zapier's OpenAI Agent Builder Server management, clicking "New MCP Server," and crucially selecting "Other" for the MCP Client, as the specific app builder might not be listed natively (like Antigravity or the local app builder used in the demonstration). The server is named (e.g., "Antigravity"). Next, the presenter moves to the "Connect" tab to generate a secure connection token, emphasizing that this token must be stored securely as it acts like a password. The recommended connection method is Option 2: URL with token, where the generated URL is copied. This URL is then pasted into the local app builder's configuration file, specifically the `mcp_config.json`, under the `zapier` server entry, replacing the placeholder URL. Once the file is saved and the MCP Servers list is refreshed in the Zapier UI, the enabled tools from Zapier become available to the agent. The demonstration confirms this by showing the `jira_software_cloud_create_issue` tool is now active with a fixed parameter set to the "Bumpups Prompt" project. The speaker then issues a command in the agent chat to create a Jira task to update the landing page color from blue to green, which the agent successfully executes by utilizing the connected Zapier tool, showcasing the powerful, native integration workflow. ### Setting up the Zapier MCP Server - Create a new server in Zapier - Select "Other" as the MCP Client type - Name the server (e.g., "Antigravity") ### Establishing Connection Credentials - Navigate to the "Connect" tab - Generate a secure connection token using Option 2 (URL with token) - Copy the full URL containing the token ### Configuring the Local App Builder - Paste the copied URL into the local app builder's `mcp_config.json` file under the `zapier` object - Save the file and refresh the MCP Servers list in Zapier ### Verifying Tool Availability - After refreshing, the Zapier server appears enabled, exposing tools like `jira_software_cloud_create_issue` with fixed parameters ### Demonstrating Workflow - Use the agent chat to prompt an action (e.g., change landing page color to green) - The agent utilizes the Zapier tool to execute the change in the local application ![Screenshot at 00:06: The presenter shows the Cursor IDE interface, which is being used as the local application builder environment, alongside the Zapier interface.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/14o26PgJwOI/00-00-06.jpg) ![Screenshot at 00:39: The Zapier 'New MCP Server' modal is open, showing the required selection of an MCP Client, where the presenter selects 'Other' for Antigravity.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/14o26PgJwOI/00-00-39.jpg) ![Screenshot at 00:51: The Zapier configuration window displays the tools section, highlighting that the MCP server can connect across 8,000+ apps, with icons for Google Drive, Gmail, and Jira visible.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/14o26PgJwOI/00-00-51.jpg) ![Screenshot at 03:57: The 'New connection credentials' dialog appears in Zapier, presenting two connection options: Authorization header or URL with token, with the latter being recommended for this setup.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/14o26PgJwOI/00-03-57.jpg) ![Screenshot at 04:54: The presenter displays the mcp\_config.json file in VS Code, showing the structure where the Zapier URL connection string must be pasted.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/14o26PgJwOI/00-04-54.jpg)