To authorize access, generate an API key in the Blogs API dashboard and grant the required scope (emails/builder.readonly) to Shortcut. Use OAuth where applicable and securely store tokens.
Connect Shortcut to Blogs API using OAuth 2.0 or an API key. After you authorize, Shortcut can perform actions like creating or updating blog posts on your behalf.
Key endpoints you’ll use include: GET emails/builder; POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; and GET /blogs/authors to fetch metadata. You may also use GET emails/schedule and GET /blogs/categories for supporting data.
Trigger: when a new post is created in Shortcut
Actions: create a new blog post in Blogs API (POST /blogs/posts), including title, content, slug, and metadata
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, slug, author, category
Trigger: post update in Shortcut
Actions: update post via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; adjust status, tags, or category
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content
Trigger: schedule a post release in Shortcut
Actions: assign category, author, and publish date; ensure slug existence via GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: postId, publishDate, category
Automate repetitive publishing tasks without writing code
Keep your blog content synchronized across platforms
Speed up launches and updates with a visual, drag-and-drop workflow
Understanding triggers, actions, endpoints, and data fields helps you build reliable no-code automations between Blogs API and Shortcut.
An event in Shortcut that starts an automation when a certain condition occurs (e.g., a new post is created).
A blog entry created or updated in the Blogs API as part of the workflow.
A URL-friendly identifier derived from the post title used in the blog URL.
A specific API URL you call to perform a function, such as creating or updating a post.
Pull topics from your content calendar and publish them to your blog automatically via Shortcut.
Sync drafts and publish status between Shortcut and Blogs API to keep posts current.
Aggregate weekly topics and publish a recap to your blog with a single workflow.
Create API keys in Blogs API and grant the required scope (emails/builder.readonly) for Shortcut.
Authorize the connection using OAuth 2.0 or an API key; securely store credentials.
Map title, content, slug, and category; run a test post to verify the flow.
No coding is required. Use Shortcut’s visual workflow to connect to Blogs API endpoints and map fields like title, content, and slug. If you need more control, you can add conditional steps, error handling, and retries within Shortcut to ensure reliable publishing.
Scopes determine what the integration can read or modify. For this flow, you’ll typically need read access to posts and categories and write access for creating or updating posts. Keep tokens secure and rotate credentials regularly.
Yes. You can schedule posts by setting publish times and using the schedule flow. You can also publish immediately or adjust timing in the Shortcut workflow.
Yes, Shortcut can connect to multiple blogs by creating separate connections or accounts in the same workflow. Each connection uses its own API keys and scopes; use conditional branches to route content to the correct blog.
Ensure your credentials are valid and that the Blogs API endpoint is reachable. Check your mapping of fields and ensure the post payload matches the API schema; review logs for errors.
Rate limits vary by endpoint; typical limits apply per account. If you hit limits, implement backoff, retries, and batching in Shortcut.
You can view endpoint status and basic logs in the integration dashboard. For detailed troubleshooting, enable verbose logging and check the request/response payloads.
Due to high volume, we will be upgrading our server soon!
Complete Operations Catalog - 126 Actions & Triggers
