Use your GHL API key and optional OAuth flow to securely authenticate requests to the Users API. Keep credentials in a secure place in your Ruby app.
Configure Ruby to send an API key in the request header or to perform OAuth credential exchange for the Users API. Rotate keys regularly and store them securely.
Available endpoints for Ruby to access the Users API through GHL:\n- GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags\n- POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details\n- socialplanner/statistics.readonly\n- POST /social-media-posting/statistics\nAdditional endpoints (Endpoint5 through Endpoint54) are available in the catalog.
Trigger: startup config loads the API key into the Ruby app
Actions: add apiKey to request headers, rotate keys, monitor usage against limits
GET /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags
locationId and apiKey
Trigger: user grants access to Ruby via OAuth flow
Actions: obtain access token, refresh token, request scopes socialplanner/tag.readonly
POST /social-media-posting/:locationId/tags/details
locationId, accessToken, refreshToken
Trigger: scheduled batch updates for analytics
Actions: sign requests with apiSecret, timestamp and signature
POST /social-media-posting/statistics
apiSecret, timestamp, signature
Fast no code style integration with built in connectors in Ruby
Automated analytics and posting workflows using the endpoints
Centralized control of social data across endpoints
This section defines core concepts such as endpoints authentication and data flow for the Ruby and Users API integration
An API is a set of rules that lets the Ruby app talk to the Users API securely
OAuth is an open standard for delegating access to services without sharing user passwords
An endpoint is a specific URL in the Users API that performs a function
A callback URL that receives events from the Users API
Use the tags endpoints to automatically tag posts and organize content
Pull statistics data to optimize posting times and content
Build dashboards that pull data from endpoints to monitor performance
Gather GHL API key and OAuth credentials for Ruby
Set environment variables and test endpoints
Run test requests and verify responses
For Ruby to access the Users API start with an API key in the request header. This provides straightforward authenticated requests. For long term use consider OAuth 2.0 to grant Ruby access without sharing user credentials. Store credentials securely and rotate keys regularly.
A basic integration typically covers the tags read and details write endpoints along with access to statistics for insights. Test endpoints with your locationId to verify headers and auth. Begin with the GET tags endpoint to confirm access before enabling write operations.
Rate limits exist on API calls. Plan by pacing requests and implementing exponential backoff. Monitor response headers for remaining quotas and adjust retry logic accordingly.
Store keys in environment variables or a secret manager rather than in code. Use Ruby secrets management patterns and rotate keys on a schedule. Avoid exposing credentials in logs or error messages.
Yes you can connect to Zapier using webhooks or the GHL app connector to trigger workflows. You can connect Ruby to the Users API via Zapier and automate posting and analytics tasks.
JSON is the primary data format for requests and responses. Include required fields in the body and locationId in the path where needed. Handle errors gracefully and validate payloads server-side.
If a request fails inspect the status code and error message. Verify credentials and endpoint paths. Enable verbose logging in Ruby, retry with backoff, and check clock skew for signed requests.
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