Authentication uses the GHL API credentials and the defined scope (contacts.readonly). Store tokens securely and test the connection from Zapier.
In Zapier, select Thoughtly and connect using your GHL Contacts API credentials. Grant the requested scopes and verify the connection before building automations.
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; 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 when you need a contact’s core data for a workflow (e.g., to populate a CRM record).
Actions include retrieving contact data, updating notes, and attaching tags or tasks as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger to pull a contact’s task list for workflow orchestration.
Actions include GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, plus DELETE when needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, title, status, dueDate
Trigger to fetch notes and appointments for a contact to support activity history.
Actions include GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, plus creating or updating notes if allowed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: noteId, note, timestamp
Automate routine updates to contacts and tasks without writing code, using Zapier triggers and actions.
Create smooth data flows between Thoughtly and your CRM and other apps via REST endpoints and prebuilt actions.
Scale automation as your business grows with reliable endpoints, error handling, and retry policies.
This glossary covers the main elements: endpoints (URLs that trigger actions), triggers (events that start automations), actions (tasks performed by the app), and key fields (identifiers used to fetch and update data).
API stands for Application Programming Interface. In this integration, the GHL Contacts API exposes endpoints to read, write, and manage contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments.
An endpoint is a specific URL you call to perform an action in the API (for example, GET /contacts/:contactId).
A webhook sends real-time data to your app when an event happens, enabling near-instant automation.
A trigger starts an automation in Zapier when a defined event occurs, such as a new or updated contact.
Set up a Zap to automatically generate tasks based on contact updates, reducing manual work.
Bridge the notes endpoint to your CRM so notes appear in the activity timeline.
Push events to a log or audit trail to see who changed what and when.
Collect your GHL API key and set the scope to contacts.readonly. Securely store credentials.
Add Thoughtly as the app in Zapier and connect to the Contacts API using your credentials. Configure OAuth redirect URLs if required and test the connection.
Run test calls to endpoints like GET /contacts and GET /contacts/:contactId to verify data flow before enabling automations.
No deep coding is required. The Thoughtly and Contacts API integration uses Zapier triggers and actions to move data between systems. You can typically set up automations visually without writing custom code. For more complex logic, small, optional steps using code actions can be added, but they are not required for standard workflows.
The endpoints cover reading and writing contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. Start with GET /contacts/:contactId to pull data, then expand to POST, PUT, and DELETE calls as your workflow needs dictate. The Endpoint List section of this page enumerates the exact paths.
Authentication relies on your GHL API credentials with the defined scope (contacts.readonly). Use OAuth 2.0 or API keys as supported, and ensure the connection in Zapier remains secure. Test the connection to confirm access before building automations.
Yes. You can update contacts, create tasks, attach notes, and assign tags via the API endpoints. Ensure you have the required permissions and handle responses and errors in your automations.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and endpoint usage. If you hit limits, implement retries with exponential backoff, and design workflows to batch requests when possible.
Notes and appointments are accessible via dedicated endpoints (notes and appointments). You can fetch, view, and in some setups update notes. Use triggers to synchronize these items into your app for a comprehensive activity history.
The API endpoints list is presented in the Endpoint List section above. It documents all supported paths (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) for contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
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