Access to the Blogs API requires a valid API key and, where supported, OAuth. Use the credentials to securely authorize requests from your Lightspeed app.
Authenticate the Lightspeed app using standard OAuth scopes and API keys so that it can call the Blogs API endpoints safely.
GET emails/builder; GET 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 Lightspeed content ideas arise, send a draft payload to the Blogs API to create a post.
Actions: map fields like title, content, slug, and image to the corresponding post fields; option to schedule.
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, author, status
Trigger: edits from Lightspeed or author updates
Actions: push updated fields back to the post, optionally re-publish.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug, status
Trigger: ensure slug uniqueness before publishing
Actions: call GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists and fetch category/author data as needed
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug, category, author
Automate content workflows without writing code, using ready-made actions and triggers.
Keep your blog content in sync with Lightspeed inventory, orders, and promotions.
Quick setup via visual builders and templates, reducing time to publish.
Key elements: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping. Processes: connect, test, deploy, monitor.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an action in a web service.
Ways to prove identity and grant access, such as API keys or OAuth tokens.
A URL-friendly identifier for a post used in links and SEO.
A callback URL that notifies your system when events occur.
Automatically turn new Lightspeed inventory changes into blog content to keep customers informed.
Combine product data with tips to encourage engagement and sales.
Summarize weekly Lightspeed updates into a digest post for subscribers.
Obtain API keys and set up OAuth credentials for both systems.
Map Lightspeed fields to blog fields (title, content, slug, author, etc.).
Run end-to-end tests, verify slug uniqueness, and monitor for errors before going live.
You do not need to write code to get started. The Blogs API supports no code or low code integrations through endpoints that can be wired with automation tools. Start with the essential POST /blogs/posts endpoint to create content from Lightspeed events. As you grow, layer in additional endpoints to update and manage posts. Beyond basic posting, you can map fields like title and content to your Lightspeed data model for consistent publishing.
Essential endpoints for basic posting include POST /blogs/posts to create posts and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to ensure each post has a unique slug. You may also want to retrieve categories and authors with GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to populate post metadata. Using these endpoints keeps your automation simple and reliable.
Authentication is typically done with an API key and OAuth where supported. Store credentials securely and rotate keys periodically. Use least privilege scopes to limit what the Lightspeed app can do with the Blogs API. Always test credentials in a sandbox environment before going live.
Yes. You can schedule posts by including scheduling information in the payload or by using separate scheduling endpoints if provided. This lets you publish posts at optimal times without manual intervention. Combine with content templates to maintain consistency across scheduled posts.
Common mappings include title, content, slug, category, and author. You may also map status and publish date. If your workflow includes product updates from Lightspeed, map those fields to blog content segments and SEO metadata. Keep mappings versioned to simplify updates as your data model evolves.
Slug uniqueness is checked with endpoints like GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists. If a slug already exists, generate a new slug or append a suffix. Automating this check prevents publishing conflicts and improves SEO integrity. Test slug logic in a staging environment before production.
API rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. Review the provider’s rate limit documentation and implement backoff logic to handle 429 responses gracefully. Maintain error handling for common status codes and log incidents for ongoing optimization. Include retry strategies for transient errors to keep your workflow robust.
Due to high volume, we will be upgrading our server soon!
Complete Operations Catalog - 126 Actions & Triggers
