Talkspresso
Manage a Talkspresso business via the REST API using curl and jq.
Setup
The user needs a TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY. If missing:
- Direct them to https://app.talkspresso.com/settings/api-keys to generate one
- If they don't have a Talkspresso account, direct them to https://talkspresso.com/signup
- Set it:
export TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY="tsp_..."
If the user is new to Talkspresso, help them set up: profile, timezone, availability, first service.
API Pattern
All calls follow this pattern:
# GET
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/ENDPOINT" | jq .data
# POST
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"key":"value"}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/ENDPOINT" | jq .data
# PUT
curl -s -X PUT -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"key":"value"}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/ENDPOINT" | jq .data
# DELETE
curl -s -X DELETE -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/ENDPOINT" | jq .data
Use jq .data on every response. The API wraps all responses in { "data": ... }.
Quick Reference
Profile
# Get profile
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/profile/me" | jq .data
# Update profile
curl -s -X PUT -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"expert_title":"Executive Coach","about":"Short bio","bio":"Full bio","categories":["coaching"]}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/profile" | jq .data
Key fields: expert_title, about, bio, categories (array), handle (URL slug), profile_photo.
Services (Video Calls, Workshops)
# List services
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/service/me" | jq .data
# Create service
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"title":"Strategy Call",
"short_description":"1-on-1 strategy session",
"long_description":"",
"price":100,
"duration":30,
"logistics":{"session_type":"single","capacity_type":"single","capacity":1}
}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/service" | jq .data
# Update service
curl -s -X PUT -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"title":"New Title","price":150}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/service/SERVICE_ID" | jq .data
# Delete service
curl -s -X DELETE -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/service/SERVICE_ID" | jq .data
Service types (via logistics):
- 1:1 call:
{"capacity_type":"single","capacity":1} - Group session:
{"capacity_type":"group","capacity":10} - Webinar:
{"capacity_type":"group","capacity":50,"is_webinar":true}
Products (Digital Downloads)
# List products
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/product/me" | jq .data
# Create product
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"title":"Leadership Guide",
"slug":"leadership-guide",
"short_description":"Comprehensive guide for emerging leaders",
"long_description":"Full description here...",
"price":29,
"product_type":"download",
"status":"active"
}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/product" | jq .data
# AI-generate product details from description
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"description":"A guide about leadership for new managers","productType":"download"}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/product/generate-details" | jq .data
# Update product
curl -s -X PUT -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"price":39,"status":"active"}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/product/PRODUCT_ID" | jq .data
# Delete product
curl -s -X DELETE -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/product/PRODUCT_ID" | jq .data
# Product analytics
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/product/analytics" | jq .data
# List purchases
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/product/purchases" | jq .data
Product types: download, video, bundle. Status: draft, active, archived.
Appointments & Scheduling
# List appointments (upcoming by default)
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/appointments/me?status=upcoming" | jq .data
# Get specific appointment
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/appointments/APT_ID" | jq .data
# Check available time slots
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"date":"2026-02-20","interval":30,"provider_id":"PROVIDER_ID"}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/appointments/slots" | jq .data
# Create appointment (does NOT send email)
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"client_name":"Jane Smith",
"client_email":"jane@example.com",
"service_id":"SERVICE_ID",
"scheduled_date":"2026-02-20",
"scheduled_time":"10:00",
"is_complimentary":true,
"skip_email":true
}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/appointments/invite" | jq .data
# Send the invitation email (after reviewing)
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/appointments/APT_ID/resend-invite" | jq .data
# Approve pending booking
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/appointments/APT_ID/approve" | jq .data
# Cancel appointment
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/appointments/APT_ID/cancel" | jq .data
Important: Always create appointments with skip_email: true first. Show the user the details. Only send the invitation email after they confirm.
Clients
# List clients (optional search)
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/client/my?search=jane" | jq .data
# Get client details + booking history
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/client/CLIENT_ID/appointments" | jq .data
# Get session history (summaries, action items)
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/client/CLIENT_ID/session-history" | jq .data
Earnings
# Get transactions
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/transaction/my?limit=50" | jq .data
Calendar & Availability
# Get calendar settings (timezone, availability windows)
curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/calendar/me" | jq .data
# Update timezone
curl -s -X PUT -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"timezone":"America/New_York"}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/calendar" | jq .data
# Update availability windows
curl -s -X PUT -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"availability":{"Monday":{"is_selected":true,"start_time":"09:00","end_time":"17:00"}}}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/calendar" | jq .data
File Uploads
# Upload image
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-F "file=@/path/to/image.jpg" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/file/upload/image" | jq .data
# Upload video
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-F "file=@/path/to/video.mp4" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/file/upload/video" | jq .data
# Upload file (PDF, doc, etc)
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-F "file=@/path/to/document.pdf" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/file/upload/file" | jq .data
# Set profile photo (upload, then update profile)
CDN_URL=$(curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-F "file=@/path/to/photo.jpg" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/file/upload/image" | jq -r .data)
curl -s -X PUT -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{\"profile_photo\":\"$CDN_URL\"}" \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/profile" | jq .data
# Attach file to product
curl -s -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer $TALKSPRESSO_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"file_type":"pdf","file_name":"Guide.pdf","file_url":"CDN_URL","file_size":12345}' \
"https://api.talkspresso.com/product/PRODUCT_ID/files" | jq .data
File types for products: pdf, video, audio, image, zip, presentation, other.
Booking Link
The public booking page URL is: https://talkspresso.com/HANDLE
A specific service: https://talkspresso.com/HANDLE/SERVICE_SLUG
Get the handle from the profile (handle field).
Workflows
New User Setup
- Get profile to see current state
- Update profile:
expert_title,about,bio - Set timezone in calendar
- Set availability windows
- Create first service (start with a free 15-min intro call)
- Share booking link:
https://talkspresso.com/HANDLE
Create a Product from Scratch
- Ask what the product is about
- Use AI to generate details:
POST /product/generate-details - Create the product with generated details
- If the user has a file, upload it and attach to the product
- Share the product link
Schedule a Session
- Search for the client:
GET /client/my?search=name - List services to pick the right one
- Check availability for the date
- Create appointment with
skip_email: true - Show details to user for confirmation
- Only then send the invite email
Revenue Check
- Get transactions:
GET /transaction/my - Calculate this month's total from payment transactions
- Show upcoming appointments count
- Show booking link for sharing
Rules
- Never send invites without confirmation. Always create with
skip_email: true, show the user, then send. - Stripe required for paid sessions. If the user hasn't connected Stripe, they can only create free services and free products.
- Get provider_id from the profile (
idfield) when needed for availability checks. - Slugs are auto-generated from titles if not provided. Lowercase, hyphens, no special chars.
- Timezone comes from calendar settings, not the user model. Always check
GET /calendar/me.
Additional Endpoints
For full API reference including notifications, testimonials, recordings, promo codes, file library, messaging, Google Calendar sync, and organization features, see references/api.md.