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 extrac…