choose-zoom-approach

SKILL.md

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

Event delivery to your backend
webhooks or websockets

Embed Zoom meetings into your app
meeting-sdk

Build a fully custom video experience
video-sdk

Build inside the Zoom client
zoom-apps-sdk

AI-agent tool workflows over Zoom data
zoom-mcp

Real-time media extraction or meeting bots
rtms plus meeting-sdk when needed

Phone workflows
phone

Contact Center or Virtual Agent flows
contact-center or virtual-agent

Guardrails