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Nicole Replogle

Nicole is a staff writer at Zapier. When she's not writing or nerding out about productivity tech, she can be found playing with her rambunctious border collie mix, marathon training, and drinking way too much coffee.

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The 7 best Salesforce alternatives in 2026

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Claude connectors: How to connect Claude to other apps

After spending more time than I'd like to admit clicking through the Claude connectors docs and Claude settings, here's everything you need to know.

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Deterministic AI: What it is and when to use it

Here's everything you need to know about deterministic AI, how it differs from non-deterministic AI, and how to combine AI with workflow logic that ensures repeatable results.

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