Zoom General
OpenAIOfficialCreated by ZoomDistributed by OpenAI
- Skill
- Tool integration
- Automation and integrations
- MIT
- Medium risk
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Zoom General serves as a strategic starting point for developers and architects to navigate the Zoom ecosystem. It provides a structured workflow to classify integration requirements, identify the correct Zoom product surface (such as APIs, SDKs, or webhooks), and determine the necessary authentication model. By guiding users through a decision-making process, it ensures that developers select the right tool for their specific use case before routing to more specialized skills.
What it does
- Classifies integration jobs based on desired outcomes like embedding meetings or automating resources.
- Maps requirements to specific Zoom surfaces including REST APIs, WebSockets, and various SDKs.
- Provides guidance on selecting the correct authentication and scope model for an integration.
- Facilitates routing to specialized skills once the product context is established.
- Offers comparative context for tasks that span multiple Zoom product boundaries.
When to use it
- When you are in the early stages of planning a Zoom integration and need to choose the right app type.
- When you need to compare different Zoom surfaces to determine which fits your technical requirements.
- When a task involves multiple Zoom products and requires a high-level architectural approach.
- When you need to confirm the correct authentication flow for a specific integration scenario.
Advantages
- Prevents premature selection of tools by enforcing a structured classification process.
- Clarifies the distinction between user-level OAuth, account-level OAuth, and SDK signatures.
- Reduces complexity by routing users to narrow, specialized skills after initial planning.
- Provides a clear decision matrix for choosing between General Apps, Server-to-Server OAuth, and Webhook Only apps.
Usage examples
- “I want to build an app that automates meeting reports. Which Zoom app type should I use?”
- The agent will guide you to classify the job as backend automation, leading to the recommendation of Server-to-Server OAuth for its lack of user interaction requirements.
- “Should I use the Meeting SDK or the Video SDK for my project?”
- The agent will help you compare the two based on your specific embedding needs and surface requirements, ensuring you choose the correct SDK for your use case.
Install
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Documentation by Zoom
Zoom General
Use this skill for cross-product platform context after the user’s goal is understood. For first-step routing, prefer start, plan-zoom-product, or plan-zoom-integration.
Workflow
Classify the job by outcome: embed meetings, custom video, automate resources, consume events, process media, use meeting intelligence, or publish a Marketplace app.
Choose the Zoom surface that owns the behavior: REST API, webhooks, WebSockets, Meeting SDK, Video SDK, Zoom Apps SDK, Phone, Contact Center, Virtual Agent, Scribe, Rivet, or Cobrowse.
Confirm auth and scope model before implementation; Zoom surfaces differ on user-level OAuth, account-level OAuth, and SDK signatures.
Route to the narrow skill once the surface is chosen rather than keeping broad guidance in context.
Use the preserved guide only when a task crosses product boundaries or needs detailed comparison tables.
References
Full preserved guide: references/full-guide.md
App types: references/app-types.md
Authentication: references/authentication.md
Scopes: references/scopes.md
Marketplace: references/marketplace.md
Query routing playbook: references/query-routing-playbook.md
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use-cases/in-meeting-apps.md
In-Meeting Apps
Build apps that run inside the Zoom client during meetings.
Overview
Create Zoom Apps that appear within the Zoom meeting interface - polls, games, collaboration tools, and more that participants can interact with during meetings.
Skills Needed
zoom-apps-sdk - Primary
oauth - Authentication
zoom-rest-api - Server-side API calls (optional)
App Types
| Type | Description | Key APIs |
|---|---|---|
| Sidebar app | Panel alongside meeting | getMeetingContext, shareApp |
| Immersive app | Full-screen Layers API | runRenderingContext, drawParticipant |
| Camera mode | Virtual camera overlay | runRenderingContext({ view: 'camera' }) |
| Collaborate | Shared state app | startCollaborate, connect, postMessage |
| Background app | Runs without visible UI | Events, REST API calls |
Architecture
Frontend (Zoom embedded browser) Backend (Express/Node.js)
───────────────────────────────── ────────────────────────
@zoom/appssdk OAuth token exchange
zoomSdk.config() REST API calls
zoomSdk.getMeetingContext() Token storage (Redis)
fetch('/api/data') ─────────────> Business logicQuick Start
import zoomSdk from '@zoom/appssdk';
await zoomSdk.config({
capabilities: ['shareApp', 'getMeetingContext', 'getUserContext'],
version: '0.16'
});
const context = await zoomSdk.getMeetingContext();
console.log('Meeting ID:', context.meetingID);
await zoomSdk.shareApp();Common Tasks
Building a Poll App
import zoomSdk from '@zoom/appssdk';
// Initialize
await zoomSdk.config({
capabilities: [
'shareApp',
'getMeetingContext',
'getMeetingParticipants',
'sendAppInvitation'
]
});
// Poll state
let currentPoll = {
question: '',
options: [],
votes: {}
};
// Create poll
function createPoll(question, options) {
currentPoll = {
question,
options,
votes: {}
};
broadcastPollState();
}
// Submit vote
async function submitVote(optionIndex) {
const context = await zoomSdk.getMeetingContext();
currentPoll.votes[context.participantId] = optionIndex;
broadcastPollState();
}
// Share results
function getResults() {
const counts = currentPoll.options.map((_, i) =>
Object.values(currentPoll.votes).filter(v => v === i).length
);
return currentPoll.options.map((opt, i) => ({
option: opt,
count: counts[i],
percentage: (counts[i] / Object.keys(currentPoll.votes).length * 100).toFixed(1)
}));
}
// Invite others to participate
async function inviteParticipants() {
await zoomSdk.sendAppInvitation({
action: 'open',
message: 'Join the poll!'
});
}Collaborative Whiteboard
// Whiteboard with real-time sync
const canvas = document.getElementById('whiteboard');
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Drawing state
let isDrawing = false;
let lastX = 0;
let lastY = 0;
canvas.addEventListener('mousedown', (e) => {
isDrawing = true;
[lastX, lastY] = [e.offsetX, e.offsetY];
});
canvas.addEventListener('mousemove', (e) => {
if (!isDrawing) return;
const stroke = {
from: { x: lastX, y: lastY },
to: { x: e.offsetX, y: e.offsetY },
color: currentColor,
width: currentWidth
};
drawStroke(stroke);
broadcastStroke(stroke); // Sync with others
[lastX, lastY] = [e.offsetX, e.offsetY];
});
function drawStroke(stroke) {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(stroke.from.x, stroke.from.y);
ctx.lineTo(stroke.to.x, stroke.to.y);
ctx.strokeStyle = stroke.color;
ctx.lineWidth = stroke.width;
ctx.lineCap = 'round';
ctx.stroke();
}
// Receive strokes from others
onRemoteStroke((stroke) => {
drawStroke(stroke);
});Meeting Timer/Agenda
import zoomSdk from '@zoom/appssdk';
// Timer app
class MeetingTimer {
constructor() {
this.agenda = [];
this.currentItem = 0;
this.startTime = null;
}
async init() {
await zoomSdk.config({
capabilities: ['getMeetingContext', 'shareApp']
});
}
setAgenda(items) {
// items: [{ title: 'Intro', duration: 5 }, ...]
this.agenda = items.map(item => ({
...item,
elapsed: 0,
status: 'pending'
}));
this.broadcastState();
}
start() {
this.startTime = Date.now();
this.agenda[this.currentItem].status = 'active';
this.tick();
}
tick() {
const item = this.agenda[this.currentItem];
const elapsed = Math.floor((Date.now() - this.startTime) / 1000 / 60);
item.elapsed = elapsed;
if (elapsed >= item.duration) {
this.alertTimeUp();
}
this.broadcastState();
setTimeout(() => this.tick(), 1000);
}
nextItem() {
this.agenda[this.currentItem].status = 'completed';
this.currentItem++;
if (this.currentItem < this.agenda.length) {
this.startTime = Date.now();
this.agenda[this.currentItem].status = 'active';
}
}
alertTimeUp() {
// Visual/audio alert
document.getElementById('timer').classList.add('warning');
}
}Layers API Visuals
import zoomSdk from '@zoom/appssdk';
// Layers API for immersive experiences
await zoomSdk.config({
capabilities: ['runRenderingContext', 'clearRenderingContext']
});
// Start Layers mode
await zoomSdk.runRenderingContext({
view: 'immersive'
});
// Draw on the video layer
const canvas = document.getElementById('layers-canvas');
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Example: Add participant name labels
function drawNameLabel(participant, x, y) {
ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)';
ctx.fillRect(x, y - 25, 150, 25);
ctx.fillStyle = 'white';
ctx.font = '14px Arial';
ctx.fillText(participant.name, x + 5, y - 8);
}
// Example: Add virtual background effects
function drawVirtualEffect() {
// Draw confetti, borders, icons, etc.
// These overlay on top of video
}
// Stop Layers mode
async function exitLayers() {
await zoomSdk.clearRenderingContext();
}Environment Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
ZOOM_APP_CLIENT_ID | Marketplace App Credentials |
ZOOM_APP_CLIENT_SECRET | Marketplace App Credentials |
ZOOM_APP_REDIRECT_URI | Your server URL + /auth |
SESSION_SECRET | Random string for cookie signing |
Detailed Guides
zoom-apps-sdk SKILL.md - Comprehensive SDK guide
Quick Start - Hello World app
In-Client OAuth - Authorization flow
Layers API - Immersive experiences
Immersive Experiences - Custom video layouts
Collaborative Apps - Real-time shared state
Skill Chain
zoom-apps-sdk --> oauth --> zoom-rest-api (optional)App Publishing Checklist
[ ] OWASP security headers on all responses
[ ] HTTPS enforced, valid SSL certificate
[ ] PKCE OAuth implemented
[ ] Error handling for all SDK calls
[ ] Browser preview fallback UI
[ ] Domain allowlist configured
[ ] Tested on multiple screen sizes
[ ] Submit to Zoom Marketplace
Resources
Zoom Apps docs: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/zoom-apps/
Layers API: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/zoom-apps/guides/layers-api/
Sample apps: https://github.com/zoom/zoomapps-sample-js
Requirements and compatibility
Written for: OpenAI Codex
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
- OpenAI (Official)
- Distributed by
- OpenAI
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- MIT License (redistribution allowed)
- LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from plugins/zoom/LICENSE)
- ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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