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Automate Contracts with Zapier
To automate contracts with Zapier, log in to your Zapier account, search for "GitLaw" in the app directory, click "Connect" and authenticate with your GitLaw account. Then create a Zap: pick a trigger in another app, choose GitLaw as the action app, map your fields and activate. GitLaw can draft, review or send documents from events in 7,000+ apps, with no code.
Before you start: a GitLaw account and a Zapier account. For custom integrations beyond Zapier, use the GitLaw Public API.
How do I connect GitLaw to Zapier?
- Log in to your Zapier account.
- Search for "GitLaw" in the app directory.
- Click "Connect" and authenticate with your GitLaw account.
- Your connection is ready.
How do I create my first Zap?
A "Zap" connects a trigger (something that happens) with an action (what GitLaw does). Example: CRM deal won → contract creation.
- Choose your trigger app (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive).
- Select trigger event: "Deal Stage Changed" or "Deal Won".
- Choose GitLaw as your action app.
- Select action: "Process Document".
- Map fields: connect deal data (company name, contact email, deal value) to contract fields in the Message field.
- Test and activate your Zap.
GitLaw processes contracts asynchronously. When processing completes, GitLaw can trigger a follow-up action, like sending the contract via email or posting to Slack.
What can I automate?
Any workflow that involves a legal document. GitLaw can automatically draft, review or send contracts based on events happening in your CRM, calendar, Slack, spreadsheets and more:
| Trigger (in another app) | Action (in GitLaw) |
|---|---|
| Deal marked "Won" in CRM | Generate contract from template |
| Calendar event created ("Intro call") | Send NDA to participant |
| Slack message: "Create contract" | Draft agreement and share link |
| Airtable row added ("New freelancer") | Create freelancer contract |
| Photography session booked | Generate photography services contract |
| New hire added to HRIS | Send employment agreement for signature |
Popular Zap recipes
- CRM → contract creation: when a HubSpot/Salesforce deal stage changes to "Contracting", GitLaw creates the contract with deal details, then sends the contract link via email or Slack.
- Calendar → NDA send: when a Google Calendar event with "Intro" in the title is created, GitLaw generates an NDA with attendee details and emails it to the participant.
- Slack → on-demand contract: a message in your #contracts channel triggers GitLaw to draft the requested agreement and post the link back to Slack.
- Photography session → services contract: a Calendly booking for "Photography Session" triggers GitLaw to create a photography services contract.
- New hire → employment agreement: a new employee added in BambooHR/Gusto triggers GitLaw to generate the employment agreement.
Available GitLaw actions in Zapier
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Start Conversation | Begin a new chat with GitLaw AI |
| Send Message | Add a message to an existing conversation |
| Upload Document | Add a file from Google Drive, SharePoint, or URL |
Tips for success
- Start simple: begin with one Zap before building complex workflows.
- Test thoroughly: use Zapier's test feature to verify each step.
- Be specific: clear instructions to GitLaw produce better results.
- Monitor usage: automations can generate many requests; keep an eye on your credits.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need coding experience to use GitLaw with Zapier?
No. Zapier uses simple drag-and-drop setup. Pick a trigger, pick an action, map your fields, and you are done.
What GitLaw plan do I need for Zapier?
All users can use Zapier. AI actions consume your standard GitLaw credits.
How secure is the Zapier connection?
Zapier connects through OAuth 2.0, the same secure authentication used by banks and enterprise apps. You control exactly what Zapier can access.
What if I need a custom integration?
Use the GitLaw Public API to build integrations with any platform: Make, n8n, Pipedream, or your own systems. Create your first GitLaw API key.
How does Zapier differ from the GitLaw Email Assistant?
The Email Assistant handles natural language commands via email ("create NDA with Acme"); Zapier handles event-driven automation (CRM updates, calendar bookings, Slack messages). They complement each other: use the Email Assistant for ad-hoc requests and Zapier for automated workflows.
Related articles
- GitLaw Public API Reference
- Create, copy and revoke GitLaw API keys
- GitLaw Email Assistant - User Guide
Reviewed by the GitLaw team. Last updated 29 July 2026.