Setup Zoom Webhooks
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This skill provides a technical reference for integrating Zoom webhooks into applications. It covers the essential steps for setting up event subscriptions, verifying incoming webhook signatures using HMAC, and handling event payloads. The documentation includes code examples for signature verification, a list of common event types, and links to community-maintained repositories for various programming languages.
What it does
- Provides code patterns for verifying Zoom webhook signatures using HMAC-SHA256.
- Lists common Zoom event types for meetings, recordings, users, and webinars.
- Outlines prerequisites for receiving webhooks, including HTTPS endpoints and secret tokens.
- Offers guidance on environment variable management for webhook secrets.
- Links to official and community-contributed sample implementations across multiple languages.
When to use it
- When setting up a new webhook listener for Zoom events.
- When implementing signature verification to secure your webhook endpoint.
- When troubleshooting issues with event delivery or payload parsing.
- When looking for language-specific examples of Zoom webhook handlers.
Advantages
- Centralizes essential configuration and security patterns for Zoom webhooks.
- Provides a clear, reusable code pattern for signature verification.
- Includes a comprehensive reference for event types and payload structures.
- Connects developers to a variety of community-tested implementation samples.
Usage examples
- “How do I verify a Zoom webhook signature in Node.js?”
- The skill provides an Express.js code snippet demonstrating how to capture the raw request body and use crypto.createHmac to validate the x-zm-signature header.
- “What events are available for Zoom recordings?”
- The skill lists recording-related events such as recording.started, recording.completed, and recording.trashed.
Install
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Documentation by Zoom
/setup-zoom-webhooks
Background reference for Zoom event delivery over HTTP. Prefer workflow skills first, then use this file for verification, subscription, and delivery details.
Prerequisites
Zoom app with Event Subscriptions enabled
HTTPS endpoint to receive webhooks
Webhook secret token for verification
Need help with authentication? See the zoom-oauth skill for OAuth setup.
Quick Start
// Express.js webhook handler
const crypto = require('crypto');
// Capture raw body for signature verification (avoid re-serializing JSON).
app.use(require('express').json({
verify: (req, _res, buf) => { req.rawBody = buf; }
}));
app.post('/webhook', (req, res) => {
// Verify webhook signature
const signature = req.headers['x-zm-signature'];
const timestamp = req.headers['x-zm-request-timestamp'];
const body = req.rawBody ? req.rawBody.toString('utf8') : JSON.stringify(req.body);
const payload = `v0:${timestamp}:${body}`;
const hash = crypto.createHmac('sha256', WEBHOOK_SECRET)
.update(payload).digest('hex');
if (signature !== `v0=${hash}`) {
return res.status(401).send('Invalid signature');
}
// Handle event
const { event, payload } = req.body;
console.log(`Received: ${event}`);
res.status(200).send();
});Common Events
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
meeting.started | Meeting has started |
meeting.ended | Meeting has ended |
meeting.participant_joined | Participant joined meeting |
recording.completed | Cloud recording ready |
user.created | New user added |
Detailed References
references/events.md - Complete event types reference
references/verification.md - Webhook URL validation
references/subscriptions.md - Event subscriptions API
Troubleshooting
RUNBOOK.md - 5-minute preflight checks before deep debugging
troubleshooting/common-issues.md - Signature verification, retries, URL validation
Sample Repositories
Official (by Zoom)
| Type | Repository | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | webhook-sample | 34 |
| PostgreSQL | webhook-to-postgres | 5 |
| Go/Fiber | Go-Webhooks | - |
| Header Auth | zoom-webhook-verification-headers | - |
Community
| Language | Repository | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Laravel | binary-cats/laravel-webhooks | Laravel webhook handler |
| AWS Lambda | splunk/zoom-webhook-to-hec | Serverless to Splunk HEC |
| Node.js | Will4950/zoom-webhook-listener | Webhook forwarder |
| Express+Redis | ojusave/eventSubscriptionPlayground | Socket.io + Redis |
Multi-Language Samples (by tanchunsiong)
Full list: See general/references/community-repos.md
Resources
Webhook docs: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/api/webhooks/
Event reference: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/api/rest/reference/zoom-api/events/
Developer forum: https://devforum.zoom.us/
Environment Variables
See references/environment-variables.md for standardized
.envkeys and where to find each value.
Files
- ATTRIBUTION.mdAdded by AutoGineer983 B
- LICENSELicence file added by AutoGineer1.1 KiB
- RUNBOOK.md2.6 KiB
- SKILL.md5.0 KiB
- references/environment-variables.md642 B
- references/events.md1.9 KiB
- references/signature-verification.md161 B
- references/subscriptions.md7.2 KiB
- references/verification.md2.2 KiB
- troubleshooting/common-issues.md1.2 KiB
references/subscriptions.md
Webhooks - Subscriptions
Configure webhook event subscriptions for real-time notifications.
Overview
Subscribe to Zoom events to receive real-time notifications at your endpoint. This enables:
Real-time meeting tracking (started, ended, participant changes)
Automated recording processing pipelines
User lifecycle management
Skill chaining: Combine REST API calls with event-driven workflows
Configuring Subscriptions
Method 1: Via Marketplace Portal (Recommended for Setup)
Go to your app in Marketplace
Navigate to Feature → Event Subscriptions
Add subscription name and endpoint URL
Select events to subscribe to
Save and activate
Method 2: Via API (Programmatic Management)
Use the Webhook Subscriptions API for programmatic subscription management.
Create Subscription
POST /webhooks/options{
"notification_endpoint_url": "https://your-server.com/zoom/webhook",
"events": [
"meeting.started",
"meeting.ended",
"meeting.participant_joined",
"recording.completed"
]
}Get Subscription
GET /webhooks/optionsResponse:
{
"notification_endpoint_url": "https://your-server.com/zoom/webhook",
"events": [
"meeting.started",
"meeting.ended",
"meeting.participant_joined",
"recording.completed"
]
}Update Subscription
PATCH /webhooks/options{
"events": [
"meeting.started",
"meeting.ended",
"recording.completed",
"user.created"
]
}Subscription Settings
| Setting | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| notification_endpoint_url | Your HTTPS endpoint (must be publicly accessible) | Yes |
| events | Array of event types to subscribe to | Yes |
Event Categories
Meeting Events
| Event | Trigger |
|---|---|
meeting.created | Meeting scheduled |
meeting.updated | Meeting settings changed |
meeting.deleted | Meeting deleted |
meeting.started | Meeting begins |
meeting.ended | Meeting ends |
meeting.participant_joined | Participant joins |
meeting.participant_left | Participant leaves |
meeting.sharing_started | Screen share begins |
meeting.sharing_ended | Screen share ends |
Recording Events
| Event | Trigger |
|---|---|
recording.started | Cloud recording begins |
recording.stopped | Cloud recording paused/stopped |
recording.paused | Cloud recording paused |
recording.resumed | Cloud recording resumed |
recording.completed | Recording processed and available |
recording.trashed | Recording moved to trash |
recording.deleted | Recording permanently deleted |
recording.recovered | Recording restored from trash |
User Events
| Event | Trigger |
|---|---|
user.created | New user added |
user.updated | User details changed |
user.deleted | User removed |
user.deactivated | User deactivated |
user.activated | User activated |
Webinar Events
| Event | Trigger |
|---|---|
webinar.created | Webinar scheduled |
webinar.started | Webinar begins |
webinar.ended | Webinar ends |
webinar.registration_created | New registration |
Subscription Object Schema
{
"notification_endpoint_url": "string (HTTPS URL)",
"events": ["array of event type strings"],
"secret_token": "string (for signature verification)"
}Code Examples
JavaScript - Express Webhook Handler with Subscription Check
const express = require('express');
const crypto = require('crypto');
const axios = require('axios');
const app = express();
app.use(express.json());
// Verify webhook signature
function verifyWebhookSignature(req, secret) {
const message = `v0:${req.headers['x-zm-request-timestamp']}:${JSON.stringify(req.body)}`;
const hashForVerify = crypto
.createHmac('sha256', secret)
.update(message)
.digest('hex');
const signature = `v0=${hashForVerify}`;
return signature === req.headers['x-zm-signature'];
}
// Handle webhook events
app.post('/zoom/webhook', (req, res) => {
const WEBHOOK_SECRET = process.env.ZOOM_WEBHOOK_SECRET;
if (!verifyWebhookSignature(req, WEBHOOK_SECRET)) {
return res.status(401).send('Unauthorized');
}
const { event, payload } = req.body;
switch (event) {
case 'meeting.started':
console.log(`Meeting started: ${payload.object.topic}`);
break;
case 'meeting.ended':
console.log(`Meeting ended: ${payload.object.uuid}`);
break;
case 'recording.completed':
processRecording(payload.object);
break;
}
res.status(200).send('OK');
});JavaScript - Manage Subscriptions via API
async function updateWebhookSubscription(accessToken, events) {
const response = await axios.patch(
'https://api.zoom.us/v2/webhooks/options',
{ events },
{
headers: {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
}
);
return response.data;
}
// Add new events to subscription
await updateWebhookSubscription(token, [
'meeting.started',
'meeting.ended',
'recording.completed',
'user.created', // New event
'user.deleted' // New event
]);Multiple Subscriptions
You can create multiple subscriptions to:
Send different events to different endpoints
Separate production and development endpoints
Organize by event type
Route events to different microservices
Skill Chaining
Webhooks are commonly combined with REST API in skill chains:
| Chain | Pattern | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| REST API → Webhooks | Create meeting, subscribe to events | Track meeting lifecycle |
| Webhooks → REST API | Receive event, fetch details | Recording download on completion |
| Users API → Webhooks | Create user, subscribe to user events | User lifecycle tracking |
Example: Meeting creation with event tracking
// Step 1: Subscribe to meeting events (one-time setup)
await updateWebhookSubscription(token, ['meeting.started', 'meeting.ended']);
// Step 2: Create meeting via REST API
const meeting = await createMeeting(token, { topic: 'Team Standup', type: 2 });
// Step 3: When meeting.started webhook arrives, track it
// Step 4: When meeting.ended webhook arrives, process attendanceSee meeting-details-with-events.md for complete skill chaining patterns.
Testing Webhooks
Local development: Use ngrok to expose local endpoint
ngrok http 3000Webhook logs: Check Marketplace portal → App → Webhooks → Logs
Test endpoint: Validate signature handling before going live
Retry behavior: Zoom retries failed webhooks (5xx responses) up to 3 times
Required Scopes
| Scope | Operations |
|---|---|
webhook:read:admin | View webhook settings |
webhook:write:admin | Modify webhook settings |
Resources
Webhooks overview: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/api/rest/webhook-reference/
Event types: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/api/rest/reference/zoom-api/events/
Signature verification: See signature-verification.md
Requirements and compatibility
Written for: Claude Code, Claude apps
Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta
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- Zoom
- Publisher
- Anthropic (Official)
- Distributed by
- Anthropic
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- MIT License (redistribution allowed)
- LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from partner-built/zoom-plugin/LICENSE)
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