Authenticate with an API key or OAuth token that has the necessary scopes to read and/or write blog data. Store credentials securely, rotate them regularly, and limit their access to only what you need.
TRIGGERcmd uses your GHL credentials to authorize requests to the Blogs API. Configure and secure these credentials in TRIGGERcmd’s integration settings.
Blogs-related endpoints used in this integration: POST /blogs/posts (create posts), PUT /blogs/posts/:postId (update posts), GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists (check slug), GET /blogs/categories (list categories), GET /blogs/authors (list authors). Additional writer/read endpoints include blogs/post.update.write and blogs/post.readonly as reference for payload structures and permissions.
Trigger: When a command runs in TRIGGERcmd, invoke POST /blogs/posts to publish a new post.
Actions: Build the post payload with title, content, author_id, and category_id.
POST /blogs/posts
Key fields: title, content, author_id, category_id, slug (optional)
Trigger: When a post needs updating, call PUT /blogs/posts/:postId.
Actions: Update fields like title, content, or slug.
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
Key fields: postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: During post composition, fetch authors and categories using GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories.
Actions: Use response data to populate select fields in TRIGGERcmd templates.
GET /blogs/authors, GET /blogs/categories
Key fields: author_id, category_id
Automate blog workflows without writing code, using TRIGGERcmd to drive endpoint calls and payloads.
Keep blog content and metadata in sync with minimal setup and centralized governance.
Leverage ready-made endpoints to rapidly build, test, and refine automation scenarios.
This section explains the core elements (endpoints, authentication, payloads) and the typical flow (authenticate → call endpoints → handle responses → iterate).
Application Programming Interface that lets TRIGGERcmd request data from the Blogs API and perform actions.
A request to create a new resource, such as a blog post.
A request to retrieve data, such as posts, authors, or categories.
A request to update an existing resource, such as a blog post.
Kick off a new blog post automatically when a TRIGGERcmd command fires, using POST /blogs/posts.
Map TRIGGERcmd inputs to author_id and category_id so each post lands in the right place without manual editing.
Use templates that fill in dynamic fields from TRIGGERcmd to speed up posting and ensure consistency.
Create or obtain an API key for the Blogs API and assign the necessary scopes to allow post creation, reading, and metadata access.
In TRIGGERcmd, set up actions to call the appropriate endpoints with well-formed payloads and error handling.
Run test triggers, verify responses, and monitor logs; implement retries and fallback paths as needed.
The TRIGGERcmd to Blogs API integration lets you automate blog-related tasks from simple commands. You’ll authenticate once, choose endpoints for creating posts, and trigger actions that publish content to your blog. This setup works without writing custom code, leveraging the GHL Blogs API endpoints you’ve enabled. Use this integration to kick off posts, reminders, or updates directly from TRIGGERcmd in your workflows.
Publishing posts typically requires POST /blogs/posts to create new content and PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update existing posts. You may also use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to validate slugs before publishing. For enriching posts, fetch GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories to populate author and category fields. Ensure payloads include title, content, author_id, category_id, and slug where applicable.
You do not need to write code if you’re using TRIGGERcmd’s built-in actions and HTTP requests to call the Blogs API endpoints. You’ll configure payloads, mappings, and error handling in TRIGGERcmd’s interface. If you require complex logic, you can layer in simple scripting, but most use cases are achievable with no-code actions.
Yes. The endpoints GET /blogs/authors and GET /blogs/categories expose authors and categories, which you can pull into your TRIGGERcmd workflows to automatically populate post metadata and dropdowns. This helps maintain consistency across posts and reduces manual data entry.
Authentication typically uses an API key or OAuth token with scopes that cover posts, authors, and categories. Store credentials securely in TRIGGERcmd and rotate them on a schedule. Always use HTTPS and follow best practices for secret management.
Common errors include invalid credentials, insufficient scopes, missing required payload fields, and 4xx/5xx API responses. Check the endpoint, verify the payload fields match the API contract, refresh tokens if used, and consult the API response body for details. Implement retries with exponential backoff where appropriate.
API documentation for the Blogs API and GHL endpoints is available in your developer portal and the TRIGGERcmd integration docs. Refer to the endpoint list for exact paths, required fields, and sample payloads. If you need examples, search for blog post workflows or TRIGGERcmd blog automation in the docs.
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