# HubSpot Inbox Custom Channels HITL (Human-in-the-Loop) Integration This integration enables Botpress to escalate conversations from a chatbot to a live agent in a HubSpot Inbox via Custom Channels. It uses the HubSpot Inbox Custom Channels API to create, send, and manage HITL (Human-in-the-Loop) conversations and agent interactions. ## Note: This integration requires one of the following products or higher. HubSpot Sales Hub - Professional HubSpot Service Hub - Professional ### Escalate to Human - Phone Number Requirement To successfully trigger HITL's **"Escalate to a Human"** card, you must pass a **valid phone number including the country code** into the **"User Email"** field. > ⚠️ This phone number **must match** the number of an existing contact in HubSpot. If there’s no match, the escalation will not work. ## How It Works ### Conversation Start - When a user requests live agent support, the bot: - Calls HubSpot Inbox's Custom Channels API to start a new conversation thread. - Registers the custom channel and sends the initial "Name, title, description" message. ### Message Handling - All subsequent user messages are: - Sent to HubSpot Inbox as INCOMING messages through the Custom Channels API. - Routed to the appropriate inbox and agent in the HubSpot Inbox Conversations UI. ### Operator Events Tracking The integration listens for HubSpot Inbox webhook events, including: - `operatorAssignedUpdate`: Fires when an agent joins the thread. - `operatorSendMessage`: Captures replies sent by the agent. - `operatorConversationCompleted`: Fires when the conversation is closed by the agent. These events are handled in the `src/events/` directory and forwarded to Botpress via custom events like `hitlAssigned` and `hitlStopped`. ### Closing Conversations - When an agent marks a conversation as complete, Botpress: - Recognizes the event via webhook. - Terminates the HITL session and notifies the bot. ## HubSpot Inbox HITL Integration Setup Guide This guide walks you through connecting your HubSpot Inbox with Botpress using OAuth for Human-in-the-Loop functionality. ### **[Loom video walk through setting up the OAuth configuration.](https://www.loom.com/share/4f1671cfd4fd4063b5e8570830100a44?sid=a22987f8-858b-4ef2-a879-ccac762fb6aa)** ### 1. Create a HubSpot Developer Account - Go to [HubSpot Developer](https://developers.hubspot.com/) and sign up or log in. ### 2. Create a Public App - Navigate to **Apps** > **Create app** - Set the **Redirect URL** to your Botpress webhook URL Example: `https://your-botpress-url.com/api/v1/webhooks/hubspot` ### 3. Generate Your Developer API Key - In your developer portal, go to **Keys** - Generate a `developer_api_key` ### 4. Configure Your App Credentials in Botpress In your Botpress integration config, paste the following values: - `developer_api_key` - `app ID` - `client ID` - `client secret` ### 5. Retrieve Your Inbox ID - In HubSpot, go to: **CRM** → **Inbox** → **Inbox Settings** - Copy your Inbox ID from the URL: Example: `https://app-na3.hubspot.com/live-messages-settings/341662569/inboxes/1263703960/channels` Here, the **Inbox ID** is: `1263703960` - Paste this Inbox ID into your Botpress integration config. ### 6. Set App Scopes and Webhook - In your public app settings, set the **Scopes** to: ``` conversations.custom_channels.read conversations.custom_channels.write conversations.read conversations.visitor_identification.tokens.create conversations.write crm.objects.contacts.read ``` - Under **Webhooks**, set the **Target URL** to your Botpress webhook URL. ### 7. Subscribe to Webhook Events Create webhook subscriptions for the following events: - `conversations.newMessage` - `conversation.propertyChange` (AssignedTo, Status) --- ## Get Your OAuth Refresh Token ### 1. Get the Authorization Code Open the following URL in your browser (replace values accordingly): ```bash https://app.hubspot.com/oauth/authorize?client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID&redirect_uri=YOUR_REDIRECT_URI&scope=conversations.custom_channels.read%20conversations.custom_channels.write%20conversations.read%20conversations.visitor_identification.tokens.create%20conversations.write%20crm.objects.contacts.read&response_type=code ``` ### 2. Exchange the Code for Tokens Use the following cURL request to get your tokens: ```bash curl -X POST https://api.hubapi.com/oauth/v1/token \ -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" \ -d "grant_type=authorization_code" \ -d "client_id=YOUR_CLIENT_ID" \ -d "client_secret=YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET" \ -d "redirect_uri=YOUR_BOTPRESS_WEBHOOK_URL" \ -d "code=YOUR_AUTHORIZATION_CODE" ``` You’ll receive: - `access_token` - `refresh_token` - `expires_in` Save your `refresh_token` in your Botpress integration settings. > ⚠️ **Note:** After saving your final integration configuration in Botpress, it may take **over a minute** for the HubSpot channel to connect. **Do not refresh or close the page** during this time. --- ## You're All Set! Your HubSpot inbox is now connected to Botpress HITL via OAuth. You should now be able to receive and respond to conversations within Botpress.
