How to use Make.com with Claude API

Connecting Claude to make.com lets you build powerful AI workflows without writing code. This guide walks you through getting your Claude API key, storing it securely, and using it in scenarios to automate text generation, analysis, and more.

What you need before starting with make.com

Before you connect Claude to make.com, prepare the following:

• An active make.com account with access to create scenarios
• A Claude API account with billing enabled, if required
• Basic familiarity with modules, connections, and variables in scenarios

Once these are ready, you can move on to obtaining and protecting your Claude API key.

How to get your Claude API key for make.com

You must retrieve your Claude API key from the provider before you can add it to make.com. The exact steps can change, so always confirm the latest process in the official documentation.

1. Sign in to your Claude (Anthropic) dashboard.
2. Navigate to the API or developer section of your account.
3. Create a new API key if you do not already have one.
4. Copy the key and store it in a secure password manager temporarily.

For reference and the latest interface screenshots, see the original guide on the Claude API key article from Make.

Adding your Claude key as a connection in make.com

After you have your key, you can set up a dedicated connection in make.com. This keeps credentials centralized and reusable across scenarios.

Step 1: Open a scenario in make.com

Start by working inside a scenario where you want to call Claude.

1. Log in to your make.com dashboard.
2. Click Create a new scenario or open an existing one.
3. In the canvas, add a new module that integrates with Claude or uses an HTTP request to the Claude API.

Step 2: Create a new connection in make.com

When adding the Claude-related module, make.com will prompt you to configure a connection if none exists yet.

1. In the module settings, locate the Connection field.
2. Click Add or Create a new connection.
3. Enter a descriptive connection name, such as Claude API – Production.
4. Paste your Claude API key into the API key or Authorization field.
5. Confirm and save the connection.

make.com now stores the key securely and will reuse it whenever this connection is selected in modules.

Configuring Claude API calls in make.com modules

After your connection is created, configure how the module sends prompts and handles responses from Claude.

Choosing the right Claude model in make.com

Most Claude integrations in make.com allow you to select a model. Your choice affects speed, cost, and quality.

• Latest general model – For broad text tasks, drafting, and reasoning.
• Smaller or faster models – For quick responses where latency matters.
• Specialized models – When available, choose models tuned for particular use cases.

Check the provider documentation to align the selected model with your use case and budget.

Setting prompts and inputs in make.com

In the module configuration, make.com lets you map inputs dynamically from previous modules.

1. Locate the Prompt or Messages field in the Claude module.
2. Type a clear instruction, such as: Summarize the following text in 3 bullet points.
3. Use the mapping panel to insert data from earlier modules (emails, form responses, documents).
4. Adjust any optional parameters: maximum tokens, temperature, or other advanced settings if available.

Using variables from earlier steps is what makes make.com scenarios dynamic and reusable.

Testing your Claude integration in make.com

After configuration, you should test the module to confirm the Claude API key, connection, and prompt all work correctly.

Running a manual test in make.com

1. Click Run once in the scenario editor.
2. Trigger the scenario’s input, such as sending a test email or webhook payload.
3. Wait for the Claude module to execute.
4. Open the module’s output bubble to review the response text and any structured data.

If the module fails, review the error message carefully. Common issues include invalid keys, missing permissions, or misformatted requests.

Debugging common Claude errors in make.com

When problems appear, follow a simple checklist:

• Confirm the Claude API key is correct and active.
• Verify your billing and usage limits with the provider.
• Check that the model name you selected is still supported.
• Inspect the prompt for unsupported characters or extremely long input.
• Review your scenario’s execution history in make.com for detailed error logs.

Once errors are resolved, re-run your scenario to confirm everything works.

Best practices for securing your Claude key in make.com

Handling credentials correctly in make.com protects your data and prevents unwanted charges.

• Do not hard-code keys in text fields or notes; always use the connection system.
• Restrict access so that only team members who need to edit connections can see them.
• Rotate keys periodically and update the connection in make.com when you do.
• Use separate keys for development, staging, and production scenarios when possible.

Proper security hygiene ensures your automations can scale safely over time.

Example use cases for Claude inside make.com

Once your Claude integration is running, you can build many types of automations on make.com.

• Content summarization – Summarize long emails, documents, or support tickets and send short digests to a channel.
• Customer support drafts – Generate draft replies from ticket data, then route them for human review.
• Research assistance – Collect web data in make.com, then ask Claude to structure or explain it.
• Internal knowledge tools – Combine stored documents with Claude prompts to create internal assistants.

Each of these can be combined with additional modules, filters, and routers inside make.com to build complex workflows.

Improving your automations beyond make.com basics

Once you master the core steps of connecting Claude to make.com, you can invest in optimization and scaling.

• Refine prompts over time based on real outputs.
• Add error-handling paths using routers and filters.
• Log key inputs and outputs to a database for auditing and analytics.
• Integrate with CRM, help desk, or marketing platforms to close the loop.

If you want expert help designing or scaling these workflows, specialized automation and AI consultancies such as Consultevo can assist with architecture, prompt design, and optimization.

Next steps with Claude and make.com

By obtaining your Claude API key, adding it as a secure connection, and configuring prompts in modules, you can unlock advanced AI capabilities inside make.com. Start with a simple scenario, validate your prompts, then gradually add more branches, apps, and logic as your needs grow.

For interface changes, new modules, and additional examples, always refer back to the official Claude API key guide on Make and the latest documentation from the Claude provider.