Show HN: Zapier's first API
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Quick Take
This represents a significant shift in how developers can interact with complex integrations - moving from rigid API calls to natural language instructions. For Brian's fintech work with webhooks and integrations, plus his side project automation needs, this pattern of AI-mediated API consumption could be a game-changer for reducing integration complexity.
Relevant Domains
AI/agents/future of software work - Core focus on LLM-powered APIs Engineering craft/architecture/productivity - API design patterns and developer experience Side projects/automation/earning from skills - Workflow automation for print-on-demand and agency tools
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"Why Natural Language APIs Are the Future of Developer Tools"
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"Building AI-First APIs: Lessons from Zapier's Natural Language Actions"
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"The Middleware Problem: When No-Code Meets Custom Development"
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Key Quotes
We hesitated because we did not want to pass along our universe of complexity to end devs. With the help of LLMs we found some cool patterns to deliver the API we always wanted.
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#ai-apis
#developer-experience
#automation-tools
#integration-patterns
#natural-language
#api-design
#llm-applications