How to Integrate Your OpenAI Assistant with lemlist (No-Code Solution)
Unlock the full potential of your OpenAI Assistant by seamlessly connecting it to lemlist. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore two powerful integration methods, helping you choose the perfect solution for your needs – whether you're a coding novice or an experienced developer.
About lemlist
Personalize cold emails, automate follow-ups, and engage with leads across all channels
Using Agenthost
Agenthost is a no-code platform for creating amazing AI agents that can do useful things with over 2000+ creators including Ivy League universities, startups and more.
- No-coding required so it's perfect for non devs or people who want to save time.
- Link your Assistant to lemlist and 7,000+ other apps with just a few clicks
- Access fine-tuning and powerful style customizations
- Easily integrate your Assistant directly into your website + other channels
- Set up your integration in just 5-10 minutes
- Monetize your Assistants with subscriptions/paywalls
Available Actions on Agenthost
Update Lead In Campaign
This action updates a lead in a specific campaign. If the lead doesn't exist a 404 error will be returned.
Unsubscribe Lead From Campaign
This action will unsubscribe a lead from all campaigns if he belongs to the specified campaign.
Resume Lead From All Campaigns
This action starts a specific lead using its email in all campaigns.
Pause Lead From All Campaigns
This action pauses a specific lead using its email in all campaigns.
Mark Lead From One Campaigns As Not Interested
This action marks a specific lead as not interested using its email in a specific campaign.
Mark Lead From One Campaigns As Interested
This action marks a specific lead as interested using its email in a specific campaign.
Mark Lead From All Campaigns As Not Interested
This action marks a specific lead as not interested using its email in all campaigns.
Mark Lead From All Campaigns As Interested
This action marks a specific lead as interested using its email in all campaigns.
Get Lead
This action retrieves all the information of a specific lead using its email.
Delete Lead From Campaign
This action deletes a lead from a specific campaign. All information, including statistics, will be deleted.
Delete An Email From Unsubscribes
This action deletes a lead in the unsubscribed list.
Add Lead To A Campaign
This action adds a lead in a specific campaign. If the lead doesn't exist, it'll be created, then inserted to the campaign. The creator of the lead is the campaign's sender
Add Email In Unsubscribes
This action adds a lead in the unsubscribed list.
+ plus more!
Steps to connect to lemlist via Agenthost
Create an Agenthost account
If you don't have an account, create one by clicking the "Sign Up" button on the Agenthost homepage. They have a free tier so no need to worry about paying.
Create or import your Assistant
In your workspace you can create a new assistant from scratch or import an existing assistant from OpenAI. Please note that assistants are not the same as Assistants. If you're new to assistants or Agents, we recommend starting with a blank agent or creating a website chatbot and using the default settings.
Link your Agent to lemlist
Now that your agent is created, you can easily link it through Agenthost by going to Custom Actions. Then select the specific actions from lemlist that you want your agent to use then go to the chat page to test it out!
Activate your Agent based on lemlist triggers
If you want your agent to be able to activate when something happens in lemlist, you can use the following triggers and use the Agenthost Create Message action to send a message to your agent.
Trigger actions on lemlist when your Agent sends a message
If you want your agent to be able to trigger actions on lemlist when it sends a message, you can use the following actions and use the Agenthost New Message trigger to active the following actions on lemlist.
Update Lead In Campaign
This action updates a lead in a specific campaign. If the lead doesn't exist a 404 error will be returned.
Unsubscribe Lead From Campaign
This action will unsubscribe a lead from all campaigns if he belongs to the specified campaign.
Resume Lead From All Campaigns
This action starts a specific lead using its email in all campaigns.
Pause Lead From All Campaigns
This action pauses a specific lead using its email in all campaigns.
Mark Lead From One Campaigns As Not Interested
This action marks a specific lead as not interested using its email in a specific campaign.
Mark Lead From One Campaigns As Interested
This action marks a specific lead as interested using its email in a specific campaign.
Mark Lead From All Campaigns As Not Interested
This action marks a specific lead as not interested using its email in all campaigns.
Mark Lead From All Campaigns As Interested
This action marks a specific lead as interested using its email in all campaigns.
Get Lead
This action retrieves all the information of a specific lead using its email.
Delete Lead From Campaign
This action deletes a lead from a specific campaign. All information, including statistics, will be deleted.
Delete An Email From Unsubscribes
This action deletes a lead in the unsubscribed list.
Add Lead To A Campaign
This action adds a lead in a specific campaign. If the lead doesn't exist, it'll be created, then inserted to the campaign. The creator of the lead is the campaign's sender
Add Email In Unsubscribes
This action adds a lead in the unsubscribed list.
There's even more you can do
The actions we've shown here are just a subset of the total actions available on Agenthost. Not only can you connect to lemlist, but you can also connect to 7,000+ other apps. You can even deploy your agent to your website, finetune it to make it better and start monetizing it just as easily. There's so much more you can build with Agenthost
Option 2: Creating a Custom Assistant Action (For Advanced Customization)
For those seeking more granular control over their OpenAI Assistant's interaction with lemlist, creating a custom Assistant action provides a powerful, albeit more complex, solution.
Steps to Create a Custom Assistant Action:
- Understand API authentication: Many apps, including lemlist, require OAuth credentials instead of simple API keys
- Study the developer documentation: Familiarize yourself with lemlist's API guidelines and authentication process
- Create an OpenAPI schema: Define the endpoints your Assistant will access
- Configure Assistant actions: Add the schema and appropriate credentials to your OpenAI Assistant
While this method requires more technical expertise, it offers unparalleled flexibility in tailoring your Assistant's capabilities to your specific needs. Once set up, your Assistant can make direct API calls to lemlist, opening up a world of advanced automation and interaction possibilities.
Choosing the Right Integration Method for You
When deciding between Agenthost and custom Assistant actions for integrating your OpenAI Assistant with lemlist, consider the following factors:
- Technical expertise: Agenthost is ideal for non-coders, while custom actions suit those comfortable with API integration
- Time constraints: Agenthost offers rapid setup, whereas custom actions require more development time
- Customization needs: Custom actions provide more flexibility, while Agenthost offers a balance of ease and functionality
- Scale of integration: Consider the number of apps you need to connect and the complexity of your workflows
Both methods have their strengths, and the best choice depends on your specific requirements, resources, and long-term goals for AI integration.
