Authenticate requests with your GHL API credentials and the required scope. Include the API key or token in the Authorization header and ensure your access scope matches the endpoints you plan to use (for example, contacts.readonly for read access).
In Bonsai, configure the GHL connection, obtain an access token, and attach it to requests sent from Bonsai. This establishes a trusted link between Bonsai and the GHL Contacts API.
Read endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, GET /contacts/, GET /contacts/business/:businessId. Write endpoints include 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. Use the endpoints that match your configured scope and Bonsai workflow requirements.
Trigger: Open a contact in Bonsai to fetch the latest data from the Contacts API.
Actions: Retrieve and refresh core contact details, along with related tasks and notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email
Trigger: When a contact is updated in Bonsai, pull changes for tasks and notes.
Actions: Read, create, update, and delete tasks and notes as needed; keep records in sync.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, noteId, status
Actions: Create (POST), Update (PUT), and Delete (DELETE) contacts via the API; manage related tasks.
POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId
Fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone
No-code integration lets teams automate data flow without writing code, reducing manual steps.
Centralized contact data in Bonsai enables smoother workflows, reporting, and audience targeting.
Faster onboarding and fewer errors through automated sync between Bonsai and GHL.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, method paths, and data fields used to connect Bonsai with the GHL Contacts API.
GHL API is the official API that lets you access Contacts, Tasks, Notes, Appointments, and more from GHL.
An endpoint is a specific URL path used to perform an action against the API.
CRUD stands for Create, Read, Update, and Delete—the basic operations on resources.
Authentication verifies identity and grants access to API resources, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
Automatically enrich Bonsai contacts with external data when records are created or updated in GHL.
Create tasks in Bonsai automatically based on events in the GHL Contacts API to keep teams aligned.
Push note updates into Bonsai so teams see the latest context in one place.
Register your app, obtain an API key, set the required scope, then configure the Bonsai connector.
Map GHL fields to Bonsai fields for contacts, tasks, and notes, and test each endpoint.
Run end-to-end tests, review data integrity, and roll out to production.
You authenticate using your GHL API credentials and attach the access token to each request. Ensure you request the appropriate scope (for example, contacts.readonly for read access). You can manage credentials in the GHL developer console and in Bonsai’s connector settings. For security, never expose your secret keys in client-side code. In production, rotate credentials periodically and use secure storage.
Read-only endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId and related read operations for tasks, notes, and appointments. Write endpoints require API access with POST, PUT, or DELETE methods, such as POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId. Always verify your app’s configured scope and test permissions in a sandbox environment before production.
Yes. Bonsai can create, update, and delete contacts via POST, PUT, and DELETE endpoints. Tasks and notes can be managed through their respective endpoints. Ensure you have the correct permissions and implement proper error handling, retries, and data validation in your setup.
Webhooks or polling can be used for real-time sync. Depending on your Bonsai setup, you may need to configure webhooks in GHL or perform periodic polling to keep data in sync.
Typically you can retrieve fields like contactId, name, email, phone, company, and custom fields. For tasks and notes, you’ll see taskId, note content, due dates, and status. Field availability depends on the endpoint and your app’s scope.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API tier. Plan for bursts during migrations and consider exponential backoff on 429 errors. Monitor your usage in Bonsai and GHL dashboards to stay within quotas.
Test the integration in a sandbox or staging environment using mock data and a test API key. Validate authentication, permissions, and data mapping, then review logs and error messages. Only proceed to production after successful end-to-end tests.
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