Use OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys to authorize calls to the Contacts API. Tokens should be refreshed regularly and scoped to read or write access as needed.
Securely connect Alexa with your account using OAuth tokens and user consent. Store credentials securely and rotate tokens periodically to maintain access.
GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; GET /contacts/; GET /contacts/business/:businessId; contacts.write; POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: user asks for a contact’s details or tasks, Alexa fetches the contactId and retrieves related data.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId
Trigger: need to read or add notes for a contact via voice.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id
Key fields: contactId, id
Trigger: user says ‘add task’ to create a new task for a contact.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, completed
No‑code automation lets teams build voice-enabled workflows without writing code.
Seamless data access across contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments from your voice interface.
Scalable integrations with token refresh and role-based access for ongoing reliability.
This glossary explains terms used throughout the guide, including API, endpoints, authentication, and resources.
An Application Programming Interface that enables one service to request data or perform actions in another.
The process of granting access rights to a client, usually via tokens and scopes.
Verifying identity before access is granted, commonly using OAuth, API keys, or tokens.
A specific URL path in an API that performs an action on resources.
Ask Alexa to fetch a contact’s details and upcoming tasks, then read them back aloud.
Speak a command to create a new task for a contact via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Record notes about a contact through Alexa using POST /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Grant consent and exchange tokens so Alexa can call the Contacts API on your behalf.
Map Alexa intents to specific API endpoints like /contacts/:contactId and /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Run tests, publish the Alexa skill, and monitor usage and errors via logs.
The integration lets you retrieve contacts, read and update tasks, fetch notes, and manage appointments via voice. You can trigger actions by using Alexa intents linked to Contacts API endpoints. This setup is designed to be user-friendly and no-code friendly when using automation tools in Zapier.
Available endpoints include obtaining a contact, listing tasks, reading notes, and creating or updating records. You can map Alexa intents to GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE actions on paths such as /contacts/:contactId, /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Authentication typically uses OAuth tokens or API keys to secure calls between Alexa and the Contacts API. Ensure tokens have the least-privilege scopes and are rotated regularly. Always verify the identity of requests before processing voice commands.
You don’t need to code from scratch. The Zapier App Connector and template-based configurations let you wire Alexa to the Contacts API with minimal setup. Some basic configuration, mapping intents to endpoints, is usually all that’s required.
Yes. You can create tasks and notes by voice by invoking endpoints such as POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and POST /contacts/:contactId/notes. Alexa can confirm the created items back to the user.
Testing involves simulating voice commands, validating API responses, and checking error handling. Use a staging environment, review logs, and then deploy to production once you’ve confirmed correct behavior and security.
Follow security best practices: use least-privilege tokens, encrypt data in transit and at rest, monitor activity with logs, and implement access controls. Regularly review endpoints and token scopes to minimize risk.
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