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  "name": "Zapier",
  "description": "Zapier is an enterprise-grade automation platform that serves as the infrastructure layer for agentic AI. It enables organizations to connect over 8,000 applications through a single MCP (Model Context Protocol) connection, allowing AI agents to work across various models and surfaces without breaking rules or connections.",
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  "baiScore": 94,
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      "slug": "workato",
      "name": "Workato"
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      "name": "Cloudpipes Acquired By Quickbase"
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    },
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      "slug": "crmemail-automation-hubs",
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      "slug": "pipedream",
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    },
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      "slug": "clay",
      "name": "Clay (clay.com)"
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      "slug": "piesync-by-hubspot",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T09:04:52.96+00:00",
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    "founded": "2011",
    "headquarters": "San Francisco, California, USA (Remote-first)",
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    "target_markets": "SaaS companies, Enterprise AI teams, Small to Large Businesses, No-code developers.",
    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
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    "subcategory": "Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) / AI Orchestration"
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      "zapier alternatives for business automation",
      "iPaaS for small business",
      "MCP connection service for AI models",
      "Native Platform Integrations: Using built-in 'native' integrations provided by large platforms (e.g., Salesforce's native Slack integration) which are often limited in scope."
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  "timestamp": 1777320203107
}