Zoom Team Chat API

Build messaging integrations with Zoom. Choose the right API for your use case.

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Team Chat API USER

Send messages as a user account

Perfect for automation scripts, CI/CD notifications, and integrations that send messages on behalf of a user to channels or contacts.

POST /v2/chat/users/me/messages
  • CI/CD pipeline notifications
  • Scheduled announcements
  • Workflow automation
  • Simple alert systems
Plain text User OAuth Channels Contacts
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Chatbot API BOT

Send messages as a bot with rich UI

Build interactive chatbots with rich cards, buttons, forms, and slash commands. Respond to user interactions in real-time.

POST /v2/im/chat/messages
  • Interactive chatbots
  • Slash command handlers
  • Approval workflows
  • Rich notification cards
Rich cards Buttons Forms Webhooks Slash commands

Quick Comparison

Aspect Team Chat API Chatbot API
Identity Sends as a user Sends as a bot
Authentication User OAuth token Client credentials + Bot JID
Endpoint /chat/users/me/messages /im/chat/messages
Message Format Simple: { message, to_channel } Rich: { robot_jid, content: {head, body} }
Interactive Elements No Yes (buttons, forms, dropdowns)
Webhook Events Limited Full (slash commands, button clicks)
Setup Complexity Lower Higher (requires webhook endpoint)