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Zoom General

OpenAIOfficialCreated by ZoomDistributed by OpenAI

  • Skill
  • Tool integration
  • Automation and integrations
  • MIT
  • Medium risk

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Use when comparing products.
— the description by Zoom

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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

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/openai/zoom-general/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip zoom-general.zip -d .agents/skills

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

  1. Classify the job by outcome: embed meetings, custom video, automate resources, consume events, process media, use meeting intelligence, or publish a Marketplace app.

  2. 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.

  3. Confirm auth and scope model before implementation; Zoom surfaces differ on user-level OAuth, account-level OAuth, and SDK signatures.

  4. Route to the narrow skill once the surface is chosen rather than keeping broad guidance in context.

  5. Use the preserved guide only when a task crosses product boundaries or needs detailed comparison tables.

References

Files

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

TypeDescriptionKey APIs
Sidebar appPanel alongside meetinggetMeetingContext, shareApp
Immersive appFull-screen Layers APIrunRenderingContext, drawParticipant
Camera modeVirtual camera overlayrunRenderingContext({ view: 'camera' })
CollaborateShared state appstartCollaborate, connect, postMessage
Background appRuns without visible UIEvents, 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 logic

Quick 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

VariableDescription
ZOOM_APP_CLIENT_IDMarketplace App Credentials
ZOOM_APP_CLIENT_SECRETMarketplace App Credentials
ZOOM_APP_REDIRECT_URIYour server URL + /auth
SESSION_SECRETRandom 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

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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Security

What our scanner noticed· Medium risk

  • Possible data-exfiltration endpoints
  • Instructions that use the network

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Attribution and licence

Created by
Zoom
Publisher
OpenAI (Official)
Distributed by
OpenAI
Source
openai/plugins · plugins/zoom/skills/general · commit d420d13
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from plugins/zoom/LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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