Authenticate requests to the Blogs API using your GHL credentials. Use API keys or OAuth tokens with the appropriate scopes to read and write blog data.
Authorize Amazing Marvin to access the Blogs API by creating an app credential and securely storing the token, then authorize with the required scopes for blog operations.
GET emails/builder; emails/builder.write; POST emails/builder; POST /emails/builder/data; DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId; emails/schedule.readonly; GET emails/schedule; blogs/post.write; POST /blogs/posts; blogs/post-update.write; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; blogs/category.readonly; GET /blogs/categories; blogs/author.readonly; GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: when a new post is created in Amazing Marvin, push to Blogs API to create a corresponding post.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts with title and content; map author and category; return postId.
Method/Path: POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, author_id, category_id
Trigger: when a Marvin post title or body is updated, reflect changes in Blogs API.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId with updated fields.
Method/Path: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content
Trigger: fetch latest posts to display in Marvin.
Actions: GET /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/authors to enrich Marvin tasks with author data.
Method/Path: GET /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/authors
Key fields: postId, slug
Benefit: Build powerful automations without writing code using drag-and-drop workflows.
Benefit: Sync blog data and task updates across systems in near real-time.
Benefit: Scale your content pipeline with consistent structure and mapping.
Definitions and processes to help you plan and execute a Blogs API integration with Amazing Marvin.
Definition: A set of rules and endpoints that let two software systems communicate.
Definition: A specific URL and method that performs an action in an API.
Definition: A URL you provide to receive real-time notifications from an API.
Definition: A URL-friendly identifier used in routing and SEO.
When you create a new task in Marvin, automatically draft a blog post in Blogs API with title and initial content.
Keep posts synchronized as Marvin task statuses or due dates change.
Publish or queue posts when Marvin milestones hit their due dates.
Obtain your GHL API key and set up an OAuth client for Blogs API and Amazing Marvin.
Map data fields between Marvin and Blogs API and test lightweight calls.
Run end-to-end tests and monitor for errors before going live.
No-code options are available through the GHL app connector and Zapier-style workflows. You can configure triggers, actions, and filters in a visual editor. If you prefer code, optional scripting can extend capabilities, but it is not required for standard integrations. This setup is designed for users who want a quick, reliable connection between Blogs API and Amazing Marvin.
You will typically need a GHL API key or OAuth token with scopes that cover blog read/write operations. In addition, you’ll configure app credentials for Amazing Marvin to securely authorize access. Keep tokens secure, rotate them periodically, and apply the principle of least privilege by granting only the necessary scopes.
Start with the post creation endpoint (POST /blogs/posts) to verify you can push data from Marvin to Blogs API. Then test updates via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId and finally confirm read endpoints (GET /blogs/posts and GET /blogs/authors) for retrieval and enrichment.
Map fields like title, content, author_id, and category_id between Marvin tasks and blog posts. Use consistent data formats (e.g., ISO timestamps) and validate required fields. Test with sample records to ensure slug generation and category mapping align across systems.
Yes. You can set up a scheduled trigger to pull posts at intervals and sync updates. This ensures Marvin shows the latest content and authors without manual refreshes. Ensure you handle pagination and rate limits in scheduled calls.
Yes. Endpoints have rate limits; design your automations with retry logic and backoff. Use batch operations where available and stagger requests to avoid hitting limits during peak times.
Webhook and log views are accessible from your GHL integration dashboard and the Amazing Marvin app connection page. You can monitor events, errors, and success responses, and set up alerts for failures to maintain smooth operation.
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