skill

Choose Zoom Approach

Name: Choose Zoom Approach
Author: Zoom

Choose the right Zoom architecture for a use case. Use when deciding between REST API, Webhooks, WebSockets, Meeting SDK, Video SDK, Zoom Apps SDK, Zoom MCP, Phone, Contact Center, or a hybrid approach.

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About

# Choose Zoom Approach

Pick the smallest correct Zoom surface for the job, then layer in only the supporting pieces that are actually required.

## Decision Framework

| Problem Type | Primary Zoom Surface | |---|---| | Deterministic backend automation, account management, reporting, scheduled jobs | [rest-api](../rest-api/SKILL.md) | | Event delivery to your backend | [webhooks](../webhooks/SKILL.md) or [websockets](../websockets/SKILL.md) | | Embed Zoom meetings into your app | [meeting-sdk](../meeting-sdk/SKILL.md) | | Build a fully custom video experience | [video-sdk](../video-sdk/SKILL.md) | | Build inside the Zoom client | [zoom-apps-sdk](../zoom-apps-sdk/SKILL.md) | | AI-agent tool workflows over Zoom data | [zoom-mcp](../zoom-mcp/SKILL.md) | | Real-time media extraction or meeting bots | [rtms](../rtms/SKILL.md) plus [meeting-sdk](../meeting-sdk/SKILL.md) when needed | | Phone workflows | [phone](../phone/SKILL.md) | | Contact Center or Virtual Agent flows | [contact-center](../contact-center/SKILL.md) or [virtual-agent](../virtual-agent/SKILL.md) |

## Guardrails

- Do not recommend Video SDK when the user actually needs Zoom meeting semantics. - Do not recommend Meeting SDK when the user needs a fully custom session product. - Do not replace deterministic backend automation with MCP-only guidance. - Prefer hybrid `rest-api + zoom-mcp` when the user needs both stable system actions and AI-driven discovery.

## What To Produce

- One recommended path - Minimum supporting components - Hard constraints and tradeoffs - Immediate next implementation step

Install

Run this command

git clone https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins && cp -r knowledge-work-plugins/partner-built/zoom-plugin/skills/choose-zoom-approach ~/.claude/skills/

Works with

claude appclaude codeclaude apicursorcodexwindsurfclinezed

Manual steps

Clone the repository and copy the `partner-built/zoom-plugin/skills/choose-zoom-approach` folder into your Claude skills directory. Compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and any Agent Skills-compatible agent.

View source

License: MITBy Zoom

Frequently asked questions

What is the Choose Zoom Approach skill?

How do I install Choose Zoom Approach?

Run this in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins && cp -r knowledge-work-plugins/partner-built/zoom-plugin/skills/choose-zoom-approach ~/.claude/skills/

Which AI tools does Choose Zoom Approach work with?

It works with claude_app, claude_code, claude_api, cursor, codex, windsurf, cline, zed.

Who made Choose Zoom Approach?

Zoom, released under the MIT license.

Is Choose Zoom Approach free?

Yes, it is free to use under the MIT license.