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title: Thumbtack by Maxmel Tech
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description: How to integrate Thumbtack with Make.com
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createdAt: 2025-11-17T18:12:17.748Z
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This is AI-generated content based on official Thumbtack documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions, contact [Thumbtack](https://community.thumbtack.com/discussion/1222/help-resources-community-help-center-and-support) directly.
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# How to get support on Thumbtack

Thumbtack is a community-developed application and is subjected to the developer's terms and conditions, which may include applicable fees. Make does not maintain or support this integration. For assistance, please https\://f.make.com/r/reachout?app\_name=Thumbtack\&app\_slug=thumbtack-community\&app\_unique\_id=thumbtack-9ibyat.

# Requirements

To use the Thumbtack app in Make, you must have a Thumbtack developer account and an API key, [create your account on Thumbtack.](https://thumbtack.com/)

# App installation

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To install this app, you need Admin, Owner, or App Developer permissions. <u>[Learn more about organization roles.](docId:-FOYcASPYP9uYKGm7LQPB)</u>
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Go to the [Make integration page](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/thumbtack-community/).
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Click the **Install** button.
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**Follow** the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.&#x20;
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# Connect Thumbtack and Make&#x20;

To get started, you must first create a connection between Thumbtack and Make, allowing the two services to communicate.&#x20;

You can connect using the following method: OAuth2.0.

## OAuth2.0 Instructions

You need to register an application to obtain your OAuth2.0 credentials.

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Login to your Thumbtack developer account.
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Navigate to the section for managing applications or integrations.
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Register a new application by providing the required application details.
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Specify the redirect URI and select the necessary OAuth2.0 scopes for your application.
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After registration, retrieve the generated Client ID and Client Secret.
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Some community developers require an additional specific **API Key**. Retrieve the required **API key&#x20;**&#x66;rom the community developer's dashboard, generally found under **Settings/API. &#x20;**&#x46;or more info, please https\://f.make.com/r/reachout?app\_name=Thumbtack\&app\_slug=thumbtack-community\&app\_unique\_id=thumbtack-9ibyat.
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## Create the connection in Make&#x20;

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[[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Thumbtack module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection.&#x20;**

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If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.**
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*Optional:&#x20;*&#x69;n the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection.
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Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Thumbtack or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. You must also enter any required third-party API keys obtained earlier.
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For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page.

# Thumbtack modules

After connecting to the Thumbtack app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios.&#x20;

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### Create a Business Search

Creates a new search to find businesses that match your chosen criteria, helping you discover companies that fit your specific needs.
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### Create a Filtered Business Search

Allows you to search for businesses by applying specific filters, helping you find exactly the type of businesses that match your chosen criteria.
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### Create a Request for a User

Creates a brand new request on behalf of a specific user, allowing you to initiate tasks or actions for that user within the system.
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### Get Businesses

Fetches a complete list of all businesses from your account, allowing you to view and manage each business’s details.
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### Get Businesses for Search

Searches for and retrieves a list of businesses that match your specified search query.
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### Get Keywords

Fetches a complete list of all keywords from your account, allowing you to view and manage them easily.
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### Get Messages for a Negotiation

Fetches and displays all messages exchanged within a specific negotiation, allowing you to view the complete conversation history.
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### Get Reviews for a Business

Fetches and displays all reviews associated with your business, allowing you to view customer feedback in one place.
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### Get a Negotiation

Fetches comprehensive information about a particular negotiation using the criteria you specify, giving you all the relevant details you need.
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### Make an API Call

Allows you to make a custom, authorized API request to the service, enabling you to interact with endpoints or features not covered by the standard modules.
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### Send a Message to a Negotiation

Sends a message directly to a selected negotiation, allowing you to communicate important updates or information within that specific negotiation thread.
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### Update Business Search

Updates the search criteria or refreshes the search results for a specific business, allowing you to fine-tune or retrieve the most relevant information.
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### Watch Business Messages

The "Watch Business Messages" module keeps an eye out for new messages received in your business account, automatically detecting and bringing in any incoming business communications as soon as they arrive.
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### Watch Business Negotiations

The "Watch Business Negotiations" module keeps an eye out for new or updated business negotiation activities in your system. It automatically notifies you whenever a negotiation is created or changed, helping you stay up-to-date and respond quickly to important business discussions.
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# Templates

You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios.

# Thumbtack resources&#x20;

You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links :

- [Thumbtack website](https://thumbtack.com/)
- [Thumbtack documentation](https://developers.thumbtack.com/docs/overview)
- [Thumbtack API documentation](https://developers.thumbtack.com/api-reference)
- [Thumbtack page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/thumbtack-community)

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