| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 14, 2024 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001843714 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 14, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ZAPATA COMPUTING HOLDINGS INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-41218 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1578373 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Federal Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Floor 20 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02110 |
| City Area Code | (844) |
| Local Phone Number | 492-7282 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Common Stock Par Value 0.0001 Per Share 2 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ZPTA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Public Warrants Each Whole Warrant Exercisable For One Share Of Common Stock Each At An Exercise Price Of 11.50 Per Share 1 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Public warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ZPTAW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
