Grant GHL access to the Blogs API endpoints you’ll need (e.g., blogs/posts, blogs/categories) so Slack can automate publishing and updates.
Allow Slack to send commands and receive data from GHL, using the required OAuth scopes and a secure API key.
Common endpoints include GET emails/builder, POST /blogs/posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists, GET /blogs/categories, GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/posts, and POST /emails/builder/data for content workflows.
Trigger: a Slack command or channel message starts a new post draft.
Actions: POST /blogs/posts with title, content, and tags; return postId for confirmation.
Method: POST; Path: /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, author_id, status
Trigger: Slack edits posted to a channel update the post.
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId with updated content and status.
Method: PUT; Path: /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content, status
Trigger: Slack request to verify if a slug exists.
Actions: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate a slug before publishing.
Method: GET; Path: /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
Key fields: slug
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This glossary covers endpoints, triggers, methods, and data fields used in the Slack-GHL connection.
A URL and HTTP method used to access a resource in the GHL REST API.
An event in Slack that initiates an automation in GHL.
A URL-friendly identifier for a blog post, used in SEO-friendly links.
How apps prove identity and obtain access to endpoints (OAuth, tokens).
Automatically post a daily blog digest to a designated Slack channel from the Blogs API.
When a Slack message mentions a draft, create or move it to a review queue in GHL.
Notify Slack when posts are published, updated, or require approval.
Authenticate Slack and the Blogs API in your GHL dashboard and select required scopes.
Map Slack events to endpoints like POST /blogs/posts and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Run end-to-end tests, confirm data flow, and enable the automation in production.
You can automate creating posts, updating content, publishing status changes, and retrieving blog data directly from Slack. This enables teams to draft and approve content without leaving Slack. You can also pull category and author data to enrich posts automatically. The setup uses no-code workflows that map Slack events to GHL endpoints.
No deep coding is required. Use the GHL dashboard to connect Slack and the Blogs API, then configure triggers, actions, and data mappings. If you know how to navigate forms, you can complete the integration in minutes.
Common endpoints include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check slugs, GET /blogs/categories for tags, and GET /blogs/authors for author info.
Security relies on OAuth scopes and API keys. You control which endpoints Slack can access, and you can revoke access at any time from the GHL dashboard. Use secure channels and restricted scopes for production connections.
Yes. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to verify slug uniqueness before publishing. This helps prevent duplicate or conflicting URLs in your blog.
Create a post by triggering a Slack command or channel message, then post the content to POST /blogs/posts. The API returns a postId you can use for updates or references.
You can view logs and errors in the GHL dashboard, including request payloads, responses, and any authentication issues. Use these insights to troubleshoot automation quickly.
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