# Gohighlevel x Relyblue Integration

## 🔍 Overview

Replyblue is building a GoHighLevel (GHL) Marketplace App that allows users to send and receive iMessages inside GHL by integrating with the Replyblue API. The goal is to allow agencies and subaccounts to select Replyblue as their default texting provider, use iMessage in workflows, and optionally access Replyblue's AI follow-ups and CRM features.

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## 🌍 Objective

Develop and deploy a GoHighLevel Marketplace app that:

1. Registers Replyblue as a custom conversation provider.
2. Enables native iMessage communication inside GHL.
3. Supports automated workflows via Replyblue (powered by Replyblue API).
4. Allows agency subaccounts to install, configure, and use the app.
5. Optionally links to the Replyblue CRM dashboard for extended AI/analytics

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### 📄 APIs & Dependencies

* **Replyblue API** for iMessage send/receive
* **GHL Partner APIs** for app installation, webhooks, conversation provider registration
* **Replyblue backend** (if needed for intermediate logic or user management)

### 🛠️ Tech Stack Recommendations

* **Frontend:** React / Vue (for config UI if needed)
* **Backend:** Node.js or Python (server to bridge GHL + Replyblue)
* **Hosting:** AWS, Vercel, or GCP (flexible)
* **Auth:** API Key or OAuth (depending on Replyblue server structure)

### ✅ Deliverables

* GHL Marketplace-ready Replyblue App
* App listing materials (name, tagline, logo, screenshots)
* Functional iMessage send/receive inside Conversations
* Registered Triggers/Actions in Workflow Builder
* Config UI (if needed)
* Docs for internal use: setup, deployment, maintenance

**2. iMessage Engine (via Replyblue API)**

* Send iMessages from inside GHL
* Receive iMessages (with contact mapping to GHL Contacts)
* Show timestamps, emojis, read receipts (if available)
* Display sender info, group thread support (optional v1)

**3. Workflow Automation Support**

* Custom Trigger: `Replyblue - iMessage Received`
* Custom Action: `Replyblue - Send iMessage`
* Connect to GHL workflow builder

**4. App Installation / Configuration**

* Agency or subaccount installs via GHL Marketplace
* Configuration screen to:
  * Select iMessage phone line (via dropdown or input)
  * Input API key or establish session with Replyblue server
  * Set AI follow-up toggle (optional)

**5. Dialer Integration (Optional)**

* Allow voice calls using iMessage number
* Launch Replyblue Dialer UI from inside GHL contact profile

**6. Replyblue Dashboard (Optional Access)**

* Link out to full Replyblue CRM (AI workflows, analytics, etc.)
* User logs in with same email associated with GHL account

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### 🔧 STEP 1: Build Your Provider API Layer

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You’ll need endpoints that:

* Accept messages from GHL and send via Replyblue
* Handle incoming iMessages and sync back to GHL

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#### Example API Structure:

```json
POST /replyblue/send
{
  "to": "+15551234567",
  "message": "Hey! Here's your demo.",
  "media_url": "https://yourcdn.com/welcome.mp4",
  "ghl_conversation_id": "abc123"
}
```

```json
POST /replyblue/incoming
{
  "from": "+15551234567",
  "message": "Sounds good!",
  "timestamp": "2024-05-06T15:30:00Z",
  "ghl_conversation_id": "abc123"
}
```

### ⚙️ STEP 2: Create a Private App or Integration

* Inside GHL, go to Settings > Marketplace App > Build App
* Choose:
  * Private app (for internal use/testing)
  * Public app (if you want to go live on GHL Marketplace later)

#### Fill in:

* App Name: Replyblue – iMessage Automation
* Icon + Description
* OAuth Details (for connecting Replyblue to GHL accounts)
* Webhook URLs
* API call structure

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### 🧠 STEP 3: Add Custom Conversation Provider Logic

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This lets users send/receive iMessages within GHL’s Conversations tab.

* Create a custom conversation provider entry via GHL’s dev panel
* Register your Replyblue send API as the action GHL calls for messages
* Use GHL’s existing conversation\_id to link replies correctly
* Return status (sent, failed, queued) so GHL can update the UI

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### STEP 4: Add “Send iMessage” Action in Workflow Builder

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To replicate Sendblue’s “Send iMessage” action:

* Register a custom workflow action called Send iMessage (via Replyblue)
* This should:
  * Accept: phone number, message, media URL
  * Trigger: POST to your replyblue/send endpoint
  * Confirm: response to GHL to log status

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### STEP 5: Test the Full Flow

1. Create a form in GHL → collect phone number
2. Create a test workflow:
   * Trigger: form submission
   * Action: Send iMessage
3. Make sure:
   * The message is delivered through Replyblue
   * The lead appears in GHL’s Conversations tab
   * Replies go back into the same thread

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### STEP 6: Set Up Reply Handling (Webhook → GHL)

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You’ll need to:

* Store conversation\_id with every outbound message
* Push replies back to GHL using their message ingest endpoint

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This ensures 2-way sync so conversations feel real-time inside GHL.

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### STEP 7 (Optional): List in GoHighLevel Marketplace

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If you’re ready to go public:

* Submit your app for review via the Marketplace tab
* Prepare:
  * Screenshots
  * Onboarding flow
  * Support contact
  * Terms & Privacy
  * Pricing tiers (if needed)