Use OAuth 2.0 with the Contacts API scope from GHL and obtain client credentials; keep tokens secure. Scope is contacts.readonly
To authorize the GitLab side, configure a GitLab app or token and authorize webhooks from GHL
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; PUT /contacts/:contactId; POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: a contact is updated in GitLab or data changes in Contacts API
Actions: update contact in Contacts API and refresh GitLab record; sync related tasks and notes
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId name email
Trigger: new task created in Contacts API triggers a GitLab task
Actions: create GitLab task or issue; update status in Contacts API
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId taskId title status
Trigger: new note added in Contacts API
Actions: attach note to GitLab record or create linked record
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId noteId content
Faster value realization with drag and drop workflow builders
Lower maintenance with built in triggers and actions
Scalable data flows between Contacts API and GitLab without coding
A quick glossary of terms used in this guide: endpoints triggers actions and fields that matter for the integration
A defined URL path used to access a resource
An event that starts an automation
An operation performed in response to a trigger
A data attribute within a resource such as contactId or email
Auto create onboarding tasks when a new GitLab contact is added to Contacts API
Automate archiving stale contacts or notes to keep data clean
Push metrics from Contacts API to GitLab dashboards
Obtain OAuth credentials for GHL and GitLab and set scopes
Map contact fields and set up triggers such as updates and new tasks
Run test events verify data and enable monitoring
The GHL Contacts API lets you read and manage contact data within GitLab driven processes. Use it to pull contacts and related items like tasks and notes into automated workflows. This enables coordinated actions across teams without manual data transfers. The API supports reads and writes for key resources to keep data in sync.
Essential endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to fetch tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to pull notes. You can chain these to build end-to-end workflows that reflect activity in both systems.
Authenticate via OAuth 2.0 with the scope contacts.readonly for read access. On the GitLab side, use a GitLab OAuth app or a personal access token and configure webhooks to receive events from GHL. Store tokens securely and rotate credentials as needed.
Yes. Field mapping is supported so you can choose which contact fields to sync between GitLab and the Contacts API. Update mappings as your data model evolves without code changes.
Permissions depend on endpoints used. Generally read access to contacts is required for retrieval, and write access is needed for creating or updating records such as tasks or notes.
Implement retry logic with exponential backoff and monitor error rates. Use built in logs and dashboards to detect failures early and retry automatically when possible.
Endpoint details are documented in the API docs and summarized in this guide. The main endpoints and methods above provide a practical reference for common flows.
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