OpenClaw, Claude, Zapier MCP: Build Agents Safely & Easily | WEBINAR

Zapier ยท Intermediate ยท๐Ÿค– AI Agents & Automation ยท1mo ago
Access the super-server for 9,000+ tools ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://zpr.io/7EnLNSab9fCJ Are unregulated AI agents a risk to your business? In this deep-dive session, Matt Brown (Zapier) and Mike Russell (Creator Magic) explore the explosion of OpenClaw and how to deploy powerful AI agents without compromising security or racking up massive API bills. Learn why industry leaders are calling for every company to have an "agent strategy." This webinar demonstrates how Zapier MCP acts as a critical governance layerโ€”allowing your agents to interact with 9,000+ apps while keeping your credentials secure and your permissions scoped. ๐Ÿ’ก Key Takeaways 1๏ธโƒฃ The Safety Layer: How Zapier MCP sits between your agent and your data to prevent "ignore previous instruction" prompt injections. 2๏ธโƒฃ OpenClaw vs. Claude: A direct comparison of open-source flexibility versus curated, secure environments. 3๏ธโƒฃ Cost Optimization: Strategies for using smaller models (Haiku) for heartbeats and expensive models (Opus 4.6) only when necessary. 4๏ธโƒฃ Live Demos: Watch an automated SDR sales workflow and a secure Gmail automation agent built in real-time. 5๏ธโƒฃ Scoped Permissions: Learn to grant "read-only" or "draft-only" access so your AI never sends an unauthorized email. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Resources & Links Zapier MCP: Access the super-server for 9,000+ tools: https://zpr.io/7EnLNSab9fCJ Free AI Consultation: Get an expert plan for your biggest AI fear: https://zpr.io/yUEHk3HrZGPX Creator Magic: Subscribe to Mike Russellโ€™s channel for AI coding tips: https://zpr.io/zbxt6Yqnv3K4 Upcoming Events: Register for more Zapier workshops & webinars: https://zpr.io/EdzDUz2VTLNf โณ Webinar Chapters 0:00 - Introduction & Housekeeping 5:22 - The Rise of OpenClaw & Agent Popularity 12:45 - Risks of Unregulated Agents (Prompt Injection & API Costs) 18:10 - Comparing OpenClaw, Claude, and Zapier MCP 25:34 - Demo 1: Building an Automated SDR CRM with Claude Co-work 38:15 - Demo 2: Secure Gmail Automation & Guardrails with Mike Russel
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Chapters (6)

Introduction & Housekeeping
5:22 The Rise of OpenClaw & Agent Popularity
12:45 Risks of Unregulated Agents (Prompt Injection & API Costs)
18:10 Comparing OpenClaw, Claude, and Zapier MCP
25:34 Demo 1: Building an Automated SDR CRM with Claude Co-work
38:15 Demo 2: Secure Gmail Automation & Guardrails with Mike Russel
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