How to Use Make.com Apps and Modules

This step-by-step guide explains how to work with apps, app events, and modules in make.com so you can build, manage, and troubleshoot powerful automation scenarios with confidence.

The instructions below are based on the official documentation for apps and modules. You will learn how to find apps, understand app events, add and configure modules, and keep everything organized as your automation needs grow.

Understanding Make.com Apps

In make.com, an app is a connection to an external service or tool, such as a CRM, a spreadsheet platform, or an email provider. Each app provides a set of predefined operations that you can add to your scenarios as modules.

Apps are maintained and updated by the platform team. When an app is updated, new features or modules can appear, existing ones can change, and some may be deprecated over time.

Key concepts for Make.com apps

App: A connector to a specific online service.
App version: The current technical implementation of that connector.
App documentation: A detailed reference page listing all modules, triggers, and actions.

You can open the app documentation directly from the main help center page, which lists all supported services and their modules.

How Make.com App Events Work

App events describe important updates related to each app in make.com. These events help you track changes so you can keep your scenarios working smoothly.

Types of app events in Make.com

New app: A completely new app connector becomes available.
New module: A new trigger, action, or search is added to an existing app.
Change: A modification in behavior, settings, or output of an existing module.
Deprecation: An app or module is marked for removal and will be discontinued in the future.

Each app event includes details such as the name of the app, the date of the change, and a concise description of what was added, changed, or deprecated.

Why app events matter for Make.com users

Following app events in make.com is crucial because they can affect your live scenarios. For example, a changed output field could break a mapping, and a deprecated module might stop working after its removal date.

Use app events to plan updates to your scenarios.
Review changes before editing complex automations.
Monitor deprecated modules and replace them early.

Finding Apps and Modules in Make.com

The help center provides a complete catalog of all available apps and their modules in make.com. From the main apps and modules page, you can open individual app documentation articles.

Steps to open an app’s documentation

Go to the official apps and modules page at Make apps and modules help.
Browse or search for the app you need.
Click the app name to open its documentation article.
Review available triggers, actions, and searches for that app.

Each app article includes structured sections for all modules, usage notes, and any important limitations or specific configuration requirements.

Working With Make.com Modules in Scenarios

Modules are the building blocks of your scenarios in make.com. Every module performs a specific operation, like watching for a new record, creating an item, or searching for data.

Main module types in Make.com

Triggers (watch modules): Start a scenario when new data appears.
Actions: Create, update, or delete data in a connected app.
Searches: Find and retrieve existing data.

Each module has its own configuration fields, input requirements, and output structure, which you will see in the app documentation.

How to add and configure a module

Open your scenario in the scenario editor.
Click the plus icon on the canvas to add a new module.
Select the app from the list of available services in make.com.
Choose the specific module (trigger, action, or search) you need.
Connect or select an existing account if required.
Fill in the configuration fields, using the app documentation for guidance.
Save the module and run a test execution if needed.

When running a test, check the output bundles to confirm that the module returns the expected data and that subsequent mappings are correct.

Managing Changes and Deprecations in Make.com

Because apps and modules evolve over time, you need a process to manage change in make.com scenarios. The app events feed is your primary source of information.

Best practices for handling changes

Review app events regularly, especially for apps you rely on heavily.
When you see a change event, test affected scenarios in a safe environment before publishing updates.
When a module is deprecated, plan a migration to a recommended alternative as early as possible.
Document internal procedures so your team knows how to react to make.com app changes.

Monitoring these updates ensures your automations remain reliable and reduces the risk of unexpected downtime or data issues.

Using Make.com Documentation Effectively

The official app documentation is your reference for understanding what each module can do and how to configure it. Every article is organized to make it easy to locate relevant details quickly.

What you’ll find in each app article

A list of all available modules for that app.
Field descriptions for triggers, actions, and searches.
Notes about limitations, pagination, or rate limits.
Examples of typical use cases.

Before creating a complex scenario in make.com, scan the documentation for each app involved to understand how modules behave and what data structures they return.

Next Steps for Optimizing Your Make.com Setup

Once you understand how apps, app events, and modules work, you can scale your automations more confidently in make.com. Keep your documentation close, monitor events, and standardize how your team builds scenarios.

If you need strategic help designing large-scale automations or integrating make.com into broader business workflows, you can explore consulting resources such as Consultevo for advanced guidance on architecture and optimization.

To stay up to date with changes to apps and modules, bookmark the official overview at https://help.make.com/apps-and-modules and check it regularly before editing critical scenarios. With a solid understanding of how apps and modules work together, you can design robust, maintainable automation flows across your entire stack.

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