--- title: "Connect ActiveCollab and Bigin by Zoho CRM - APIANT.ai" description: "When \"New Project\" fires in ActiveCollab, your agent runs \"Add tags to record\" in Bigin by Zoho CRM." canonical: "https://apiant.ai/connect/activecollab-to-bigin-by-zoho-crm" --- # Connect ActiveCollab and Bigin by Zoho CRM When **New Project** fires in [ActiveCollab](https://apiant.ai/connections/activecollab), your agent runs **Add tags to record** in [Bigin by Zoho CRM](https://apiant.ai/connections/bigin-by-zoho-crm), or **New Event** in Bigin by Zoho CRM to **Add Comment to Task** in ActiveCollab. Describe the whole flow and it is built, tested on every scenario and kept running. ActiveCollab **5** triggers ActiveCollab **24** actions Bigin by Zoho CRM **7** triggers Bigin by Zoho CRM **35** actions What the catalog holds today. Ask for anything missing and your agent reads the API documentation and adds it. ## What do you want ActiveCollab and Bigin by Zoho CRM to do together? Give your AI client this address. `https://mcp.apiant.ai` One connection does both: ask your client to act in an app once, or have it build an automation that keeps running. Any client that takes a remote MCP server. Nothing to install. Create your free account, then sign in once in your browser. ### Set it up in your client ### Claude Code Run this in the directory you want to work in. `claude mcp add --transport http -s project apiant-ai https://mcp.apiant.ai` Start Claude Code there, approve the server, and sign in in the browser page it opens. [Claude Code guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp/claude-code) ### Claude, web and desktop Open Customize, then Connectors, then Add custom connector, and paste the address. On Team and Enterprise an owner adds it first. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Cursor Add the address to your MCP configuration as a server URL. Cursor signs you in in your browser. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Zed Open Settings, then AI, then MCP Servers, then Add Server, then Add Remote Server. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Codex and the ChatGPT desktop app Open Settings, then MCP servers, then Add server, and choose Streamable HTTP. From the terminal, Codex takes the address with its own add command and then signs you in. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Any other MCP client Paste the address where the client asks for a remote MCP server URL, and name the server apiant-ai where it lets you. APIANT's skills reach the client over the same connection. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) Example flows ## What ActiveCollab and Bigin by Zoho CRM can do together ### From ActiveCollab to Bigin by Zoho CRM - When **New Project** in ActiveCollab then **Add tags to record** in Bigin by Zoho CRM - When **New Task** in ActiveCollab then **Create Contact** in Bigin by Zoho CRM ### From Bigin by Zoho CRM to ActiveCollab - When **New Event** in Bigin by Zoho CRM then **Add Comment to Task** in ActiveCollab - When **New Pipeline Record** in Bigin by Zoho CRM then **Add time record** in ActiveCollab Starting points drawn from the triggers and actions in the catalog today. Describe the flow you need, at any depth, and your agent builds it and tests every scenario before it ships. Everything your agent can do with ActiveCollab and Bigin by Zoho CRM ## Triggers and actions 12 triggers · 59 actions - Trigger **New Project** Fires when a new active project is created in ActiveCollab. - Trigger **New Task** Triggers when a new task is created. - Trigger **New Task List** Triggers when a new task list is created in a project in Active Collab. - Trigger **Task Closed** Triggers when a task is closed in Active Collab. - Trigger **Task Moved** Fires when an open task in the selected project lands in a task list it has not been seen in before (a task moved between task lists). Newly seen tasks also fire on first appearance. - Action **Add Comment to Discussion** Adds a new comment to discussion. - Action **Add Comment to Task** Creates a new comment in selected task. - Action **Add note** Create a note in a project. - Action **Add task list** Create a task list in a project. - Action **Add time record** Log time on a project or task. - Action **Add user** Create a user. - Action **Complete Project** Completes a project. - Action **Complete Task** Completes a task. - Action **Create Company** Creates a new company. - Action **Create Discussion** Creates a new discussion in a project. - Action **Create Project** Creates a new project. - Action **Create Task** Creates a task. - Action **Delete task** Moves a task in a project to trash. - Action **Get Discussion** Returns one discussion including its comments. - Action **Get project** Get a project by id. - Action **Get task** Get a task by id. - Action **Invite User to Project** Invites a new user to a project. - Action **List companies** List companies. - Action **List projects** List active projects. - Action **List task lists** List task lists in a project. - Action **List tasks** List open tasks in a project. - Action **List users** List users. - Action **Update project** Update a project. - Action **Update task** Update a task. - Trigger **New Event** Triggers when a new event is added. - Trigger **New Pipeline Record** Triggers when a new pipeline record is created. - Trigger **New Product** Triggers when a new product is created. - Trigger **New Task** Triggers when a new task is added. - Trigger **Updated Company** Triggers when an existing company is updated. - Trigger **Updated Contact** Triggers when an existing contact is updated. - Trigger **Updated Pipeline Record** Triggers when a pipeline record is updated. - Action **Add note** Adds a note to a Bigin contact, company, pipeline record, product, task, event or call. - Action **Add tags to record** Add tags to a record. - Action **Create Call** Adds a new call record (logged or scheduled call) in Bigin. - Action **Create Company** Creates a new company - Action **Create Contact** Creates a new contact. - Action **Create Event** Creates a new event. - Action **Create or Update Company** Creates a company in Bigin, or updates the existing company when one already matches on the company's unique fields (by default the company name). - Action **Create or Update Contact** Creates a contact in Bigin, or updates the existing contact when one matches on the duplicate-check fields (such as email). - Action **Create or Update Pipeline Record** Creates a pipeline record (deal) in Bigin, or updates the existing one that matches on its unique fields (the deal name by default). - Action **Create Pipeline Record** Adds a new pipeline record (deal) to Bigin in the chosen sub-pipeline and stage. - Action **Create Product** Creates a new product. - Action **Create Task** Creates a new task. - Action **Delete company** Deletes a company (Accounts module record) from Bigin. - Action **Delete contact** Deletes a contact from Bigin by its ID. - Action **Delete pipeline record** Deletes a pipeline record (deal) from Bigin by its ID. - Action **Delete Product** deletes a product record from the Bigin Products module (Bigin v2 Delete Records API, same shape as the connector's Delete contact / Delete company ops). - Action **Delete task** Deletes a task from Bigin by its ID. - Action **Get company** Fetches a company by ID. An error occurs if the company is not found. - Action **Get contact** Retrieves the full details of a single Bigin contact by its record ID, including any custom fields. - Action **Get pipeline record** Retrieves one Bigin pipeline record (deal) by its ID, including its custom fields. - Action **Get Records Using COQL Query** Runs a COQL SELECT query against a Bigin module (Contacts, Accounts, Pipelines, Products, Calls, Events, Tasks) and returns the matching records. - Action **Get Task** Returns one Bigin task by its ID, with its subject, status, priority and owner. - Action **List Notes** Returns the notes attached to a Bigin record, such as a company, contact or pipeline record. - Action **Search Company** Returns the Bigin companies that match a search word, email address, phone number, or field criteria. - Action **Search Contact** Returns the Bigin contacts that match a search word, email address, phone number or field criteria. - Action **Search Event** Search Bigin events by a word, email, phone number or field criteria and return the matching events. - Action **Search Pipeline Record** Returns the pipeline records (deals) that match a search word, email, phone number or field criteria. - Action **Search Product** Returns the products that match a search word, email, phone number or field criteria. - Action **Search Task** Searches Bigin tasks by word, email, phone or field criteria and returns the matches. - Action **Update Company** Updates an existing company (Accounts module) in Bigin. Only the fields you fill in are changed. - Action **Update Contact** Updates an existing contact in Bigin. Only the fields you fill in are changed; blank fields are left as they are. - Action **Update Event** Updates an existing event - Action **Update Pipeline Record** Updates an existing pipeline record (deal) in Bigin. Only the fields you fill in are changed. - Action **Update Product** Updates an existing product in Bigin. Only the fields you fill in are changed. - Action **Update Task** Updates a new task. ## Each app on its own - [ **ActiveCollab** ActiveCollab is a powerful yet simple workspace for task, project, team, client and billing management –...](https://apiant.ai/connections/activecollab) - [ **Bigin by Zoho CRM** Bigin is a sales pipeline management software that lets you manage deals, track activities and keep all the...](https://apiant.ai/connections/bigin-by-zoho-crm) Reviews ## What our customers say ## More from ActiveCollab - [ **ActiveCollab to Google Gemini** Google AI Studio is a fast, easy way to start prototyping generative AI ideas using Google's Gemini model.](https://apiant.ai/connect/activecollab-to-google-gemini) - [ **ActiveCollab to HubSpot** HubSpot is your all-in-one stop for all of your marketing software needs.](https://apiant.ai/connect/activecollab-to-hubspot) - [ **ActiveCollab to Salesforce** Salesforce is a leading enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/activecollab-to-salesforce) - [ **ActiveCollab to Slack** Slack is a messaging platform for teams. Post messages, manage channels, users, reminders, and react to...](https://apiant.ai/connect/activecollab-to-slack) - [ **ActiveCollab to Google Sheets** Google Sheets](https://apiant.ai/connect/activecollab-to-google-sheets) - [ **ActiveCollab to Gmail** Gmail is Google’s email service, featuring spam protection, search functions, and seamless integration with...](https://apiant.ai/connect/activecollab-to-gmail) ## More into Bigin by Zoho CRM - [ **ActiveCampaign to Bigin by Zoho CRM** ActiveCampaign is a marketing automation, email marketing, and CRM platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/activecampaign-to-bigin-by-zoho-crm) - [ **Airtable to Bigin by Zoho CRM** Organize anything with Airtable, a modern database created for everyone.](https://apiant.ai/connect/airtable-to-bigin-by-zoho-crm) - [ **Asana to Bigin by Zoho CRM** Asana is a collaborative information manager for workspace.](https://apiant.ai/connect/asana-to-bigin-by-zoho-crm) - [ **2Chat to Bigin by Zoho CRM** 2Chat is a conversational commerce automation tool for WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and SMS.](https://apiant.ai/connect/2chat-to-bigin-by-zoho-crm) - [ **3Scribe to Bigin by Zoho CRM** 3Scribe is the most accurate, automated text transcription available.](https://apiant.ai/connect/3scribe-to-bigin-by-zoho-crm) - [ **5pm to Bigin by Zoho CRM** 5pm is an online project management tool for teams.](https://apiant.ai/connect/5pm-to-bigin-by-zoho-crm) Questions ## ActiveCollab and Bigin by Zoho CRM, answered ### ### What can start an automation from ActiveCollab? Any of ActiveCollab's 5 triggers in the catalog, including New Project, New Task, New Task List and Task Moved. Describe the moment in plain language and your agent picks the right one. ### ### What can your agent do in Bigin by Zoho CRM when something happens in ActiveCollab? Any of Bigin by Zoho CRM's 35 actions, including Create Call, Create Company, Create Contact and Create Event. Your agent maps the data both ways and tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Can it also run from Bigin by Zoho CRM to ActiveCollab? Yes. When something happens in Bigin by Zoho CRM, your agent can act in ActiveCollab too. This page covers both directions: Bigin by Zoho CRM's triggers and ActiveCollab's actions are listed here as well. ### ### Do I have to build a connector for ActiveCollab or Bigin by Zoho CRM? No. Both are in the catalog with their triggers and actions. You describe the automation; your agent builds it, tests every scenario and keeps it running. ### ### Can my AI client use ActiveCollab and Bigin by Zoho CRM without building an automation? Yes. With your AI client connected to APIANT, ask it to do something in either app once and it runs that action on the spot. Ask for an automation and your agent builds it, tests every scenario and keeps it running. One connection covers both. ### ### What happens when something fails? Your agent works that out for you. It plans the failure paths along with the happy path, then tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Is there a free plan? Yes. Every plan includes the agent, including free, and building from your own AI client spends no assistant credits.