Authenticate via OAuth 2.0 with the Contacts API scope: contacts.readonly to securely access data.
CalorieLeads uses OAuth 2.0 to grant GHL access with the required scope and protect user data.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments; GET /contacts/ — List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business; permissions: contacts.write; POST /contacts/ — Create a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark task completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger: a new or updated contact in CalorieLeads syncs with GHL to keep records aligned.
Actions: create or update a contact in GHL; optionally update related tasks or notes.
Path: GET /contacts/:contactId for retrieval; POST /contacts/ to create if needed.
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, tags, lastUpdated
Trigger: task changes in either app trigger updates in the other.
Actions: sync tasks between CalorieLeads and GHL; create, update, or close tasks.
Paths: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to update, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed to close.
Key fields: taskId, title, status, dueDate, assignee, notes
Trigger: notes added or meeting summaries updated in CalorieLeads or GHL.
Actions: replicate notes across apps and associate with the relevant contact.
Paths: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: noteId, content, author, date, contactId
Automate data flow without writing code, reducing manual updates.
Streamline task and note synchronization across apps for consistency.
Leverage Zapier to orchestrate actions and triggers for scalable workflows.
This section covers core data elements (contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, tags) and the processes (read, create, update, delete) you’ll use with the GHL Contacts API.
API: The interface that lets CalorieLeads request data from GHL’s Contacts endpoints and perform actions securely.
OAuth 2.0: The authorization protocol used to grant CalorieLeads limited access to GHL data without sharing passwords.
Endpoint: A specific URL in the GHL API that performs a defined action, such as retrieving a contact.
Scope: The level of access granted by the OAuth token, for example, contacts.readonly.
Automatically apply tags in GHL when users perform actions in CalorieLeads; use tags to segment audiences.
When a form is submitted in CalorieLeads, automatically create a follow-up task in GHL for the owner.
Bridge notes between CalorieLeads and GHL for centralized client context.
Register your CalorieLeads app in GHL, obtain OAuth credentials, and grant the contacts.readonly scope.
Set up a Zap that uses the Contacts API endpoints to sync data between CalorieLeads and GHL on triggers.
Run end-to-end tests, enable error alerts, and review logs to ensure reliable syncing.
The GHL Contacts API uses an access token with defined scopes, including at least contacts.readonly for reading data. This keeps your CalorieLeads data secure while still enabling automation. For write operations, you may need additional permissions granted by your GHL admin. Always follow least-privilege practices to limit exposure.
Yes—tokens can access data across both apps when granted. Use token rotation and secure storage to minimize risk. Follow best practices for credential management and never expose tokens in client-side code.
Sync can be near real-time when webhooks are available and configured, or near real-time via frequent polling in Zapier. Plan your workflow around your tolerance for latency and update frequency to balance freshness and rate limits.
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