OpenClaw and Claude Cowork: How to build safer agents with Zapier MCP

AI agents capable of performing tasks autonomously, such as OpenClaw and Claude Cowork, are becoming increasingly significant, with tools like Zapier MCP enhancing their functionality by offering integration with over 9,000 apps. A webinar hosted by Zapier highlighted how these AI agents can be secured and optimized for practical use in business settings by leveraging Zapier MCP for managed authentication, scoped permissions, and audit trails. The session demonstrated a secure sales development workflow that utilized OpenClaw for continuous communication and Claude Cowork for environment setup, with Zapier MCP providing a secure integration layer. The webinar also showcased a security demo addressing prompt injection risks, emphasizing the importance of a two-layer defense strategy. Additionally, strategies for cost management and optimizing AI performance were discussed, highlighting the necessity of selecting appropriate models for different tasks and setting spending limits.

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