FlowZap - Not another Diagramming tool - From FlowZap Code to Make.com JSON: A Practical Blueprint Workflow for Automation Builders

Intro

FlowZap now lets you export your FlowZap Code directly as a Make.com‑ready JSON blueprint, so you can quickly design your next automation in FlowZap first and then spin up a working scenario in Make with a single "Import Blueprint". Instead of wrestling with structure on the Make canvas from a blank screen, you sketch the flow in FlowZap, export the JSON, and jump into Make with actual Make module identifiers and default parameters.

Who this FlowZap → Make.com export is for

This feature is aimed at Make workflow builders who already know Make.com is their runtime, but want a cleaner way to design scenarios before touching modules and connections. Consultants, agencies, and in‑house ops teams that maintain libraries of Make blueprints for different clients get the most leverage, because they can treat FlowZap designs as reusable “scenario recipes”.

What a Make.com JSON blueprint actually is

In Make.com, a blueprint is a JSON file that describes an entire scenario—its modules, trigger, routes, and configuration—so that the scenario can be recreated by importing that file. You can think of it as a serialized snapshot of the scenario’s structure that excludes sensitive bits like logins and API keys, which are re‑attached after import.

How FlowZap fits into the Make.com blueprint world

FlowZap is not a Make replacement; it sits one layer above, as a fast design and documentation tool that speaks “Make automations” but is not tied to one execution engine. You describe your process in the FlowZap AI Code Generator, FlowZap transforms it into FlowZap Code to render diagrams, and now FlowZap can turn that same FlowZap Code into a Make‑compatible JSON blueprint.

Exact steps: FlowZap → JSON file → Make.com import

Export from FlowZap – Use the Make.com export option to generate a .json blueprint file based on your FlowZap Code model.
Open Make and create a new scenario – Go to Scenarios, then Create a new scenario.
Use the Import Blueprint action – In the builder, open the three‑dots menu and choose Import blueprint.
Upload your FlowZap JSON file – Choose the exported JSON and click Save.
Wait for modules to render – Make will populate modules, routes, and structure defined in the JSON.
Configure connections and test – Select/create connections, adjust mappings if needed, then test before activation.

Example scenario: a client report hub built for reuse

Describe a generic pattern in FlowZap Code: time‑based trigger, fetch metrics from APIs, normalize data, write to a “Reports” data store, and send a summary notification. Use FlowZap diagrams to verify slow APIs, errors, and optional branches. Export as a Make.com JSON blueprint for your internal library; per client, import the blueprint, plug in client connections and IDs, and you are ready to test.

Tips to keep your Make JSON imports smooth

Do not hand‑edit the exported JSON unless you deeply know Make’s schema. FlowZap favors generic “API call” modules where available to reduce import failures.
Import into a new or saved scenario to avoid overwriting unsaved work.
Validate the flow in FlowZap first so you don’t propagate incomplete design.
Version your blueprint library (e.g., git) for team collaboration and audits.

How this differs from the n8n export

FlowZap also ships an n8n JSON export. In Make’s ecosystem, blueprints are central for cloning, resale, and client templating—so FlowZap’s Make export leans into large‑scale reuse: design generic “recipes” in FlowZap, export the blueprint, deploy per client.

FAQ for Make.com users trying FlowZap

Do I still need to understand Make modules and connections? Yes. The FlowZap Make Export provides structure and identifies 100+ apps; you still need to configure connections and mappings in Make.

Can I go the other way, from Make to FlowZap? Not supported. The recommended path is: design in FlowZap → export JSON → import into Make.

Does FlowZap support every Make module? Make has 2000+ apps. FlowZap focuses on ~100 common patterns first (webhooks, HTTP, routers, iterators, data stores, and popular SaaS) and will expand over time.

Try the FlowZap → Make.com JSON export on your next scenario

Pick a small but non‑trivial scenario (a trigger, a few branches, and at least one error path). Design it in FlowZap, generate the Make.com JSON, import the blueprint, then compare against starting from a blank Make canvas. Diamonds (IF) in FlowZap will migrate to a Router with branching slots in Make.

From FlowZap Code to Make.com JSON: A Practical Blueprint Workflow for Automation Builders