SendGrid

SendGrid email integration with API key authentication. Manage marketing campaigns, transactional templates, contacts, suppression lists, sender identities, IP pools, and event webhooks via the SendGrid API.

Jay@hith3sh

Install

openclaw skills install @hith3sh/sendgrid-email

SendGrid

Connect to Twilio SendGrid to manage email marketing campaigns, transactional templates, contacts, suppression lists, sender identities, IP address pools, and event webhooks.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure SendGrid API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Install	Step 2: Pair Account	Step 3: Connect SendGrid
		App-specific connection GIF coming soon
Run the install command in OpenClaw	Sign in and approve the device	Open the dashboard and connect SendGrid

How It Works

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│   SendGrid API   │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (Proxy)    │     │  (Email, Marketing│
│                 │     │              │     │   Campaigns)      │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                    │                      │
         │  1. Install Plugin │                      │
         │  2. Pair Device    │                      │
         │  3. Connect SendGrid │                   │
         │                    │  4. API Key Proxy   │
         │                    │  5. Request Forward │
         │                    │                     │
         ▼                    ▼                     ▼
   ┌──────────┐        ┌──────────┐         ┌──────────┐
   │   SKILL  │        │ Dashboard│         │  SendGrid│
   │   File   │        │   Auth   │         │   Cloud  │
   └──────────┘        └──────────┘         └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

bash

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for SendGrid again."

Quick Start

bash

# Check account verification status
clawlink_call_tool --tool "sendgrid_completed_steps"

# Create a new contact
clawlink_call_tool --tool "sendgrid_add_or_update_a_contact" --params '{"contacts": [{"email": "alice@example.com", "first_name": "Alice", "last_name": "Smith"}]}'

# Create a transactional template
clawlink_call_tool --tool "sendgrid_create_a_transactional_template" --params '{"name": "Welcome Email Template"}'

Authentication

All SendGrid tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using your SendGrid API key stored securely in the dashboard.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink injects your API key into every SendGrid API request on your behalf.

Getting Connected

Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=sendgrid and connect SendGrid with your API key.
Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for sendgrid in the list.

Verify Connection

bash

clawlink_list_tools --integration sendgrid

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for SendGrid.

Reconnect

If SendGrid tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=sendgrid
After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration sendgrid

Security & Permissions

Access is scoped to the SendGrid account associated with the connected API key.
All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any create, update, or delete call, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.
Destructive actions (delete campaign, delete suppression, remove write key) are marked as high-impact and must be confirmed.
IP address management and account provisioning require Pro or Premier plans — check your plan before attempting these operations.

Tool Reference

Account & Verification

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_completed_steps`	Retrieve verification status of Domain Authentication and Single Sender Verification	Read

Contacts & Lists

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_add_or_update_a_contact`	Add or update contacts asynchronously (matched by email, phone, external_id; returns job_id)	Write
`sendgrid_create_a_list`	Create a new contact list in Marketing Campaigns	Write
`sendgrid_create_list`	Create a new contact list (up to 1000 lists per account; names must be unique)	Write
`sendgrid_create_a_segment`	Create a segment using SQL-like conditions for targeted campaigns	Write
`sendgrid_create_segment`	Create a contact segment using Segmentation V2 API	Write

Campaigns & Single Sends

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_a_campaign`	Create a marketing campaign with subject, sender, content, and list/segment	Write
`sendgrid_create_single_send`	Create a Single Send draft (uses `email_config`; scheduling requires separate endpoint)	Write
`sendgrid_bulk_delete_single_sends`	Permanently delete multiple Single Sends by ID (up to 1000 per request)	Write
`sendgrid_cancel_or_pause_a_scheduled_send`	Cancel or pause scheduled email sends by batch_id	Write

Transactional Templates

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_a_transactional_template`	Create a transactional email template (up to 300 per account)	Write
`sendgrid_create_a_new_transactional_template_version`	Create a new version of a transactional template	Write
`sendgrid_activate_template_version`	Activate a specific version as the default for a template	Write

Sender Identities

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_a_sender`	Create a sender identity for Marketing Campaigns (up to 100 unique senders)	Write
`sendgrid_create_a_sender_identity`	Create a new sender identity with from address and identity details	Write
`sendgrid_create_verified_sender_request`	Create a sender identity via POST and send a verification email	Write

Suppressions & Bounces

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_add_suppressions_to_a_suppression_group`	Add email addresses to an unsubscribe group	Write
`sendgrid_add_to_global_suppressions_group`	Add email addresses to the global suppression group (idempotent)	Write
`sendgrid_delete_a_bounce`	Remove an email from the bounce suppression list	Write
`sendgrid_delete_a_global_suppression`	Remove an email from suppressions to allow future delivery	Write

IP Address Management

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_add_a_twilio_send_grid_ip_address`	Provision a new dedicated IP address (Pro/Premier plans only; additional cost)	Write
`sendgrid_add_ips`	Add dedicated IP addresses to the account	Write
`sendgrid_create_an_ip_pool`	Create a new IP pool to group dedicated IPs	Write
`sendgrid_create_an_ip_pool_with_a_name_and_ip_assignments`	Create an IP pool and assign IPs in a single atomic operation	Write
`sendgrid_add_an_ip_address_to_a_pool`	Add a dedicated IP address to an existing pool	Write
`sendgrid_assign_a_batch_of_subusers_to_an_ip`	Assign multiple subusers to a specified IP address	Write
`sendgrid_delete_a_batch_of_ips_from_an_ip_pool`	Remove IPs from a pool (IPs remain in account, not deleted)	Write

Domain Authentication

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_authenticate_a_domain`	Enable domain authentication for users or subusers	Write
`sendgrid_associate_an_authenticated_domain_with_a_given_user`	Associate an authenticated domain with a subuser	Write
`sendgrid_add_an_ip_to_an_authenticated_domain`	Add an IP address to an authenticated domain for custom SPF	Write
`sendgrid_bind_authenticated_domains_to_user`	Associate additional authenticated domains with a subuser (up to 5)	Write

Branded Links & Tracking

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_a_branded_link`	Create a new branded link for link tracking	Write
`sendgrid_associate_a_branded_link_with_a_subuser`	Associate a branded link with a subuser for link tracking	Write
`sendgrid_delete_a_branded_link`	Permanently delete a branded link	Write

Alerts & Webhooks

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_a_new_alert`	Create an alert (usage_limit or stats_notification type)	Write
`sendgrid_create_a_new_event_webhook`	Set up an Event Webhook with URL, events, and OAuth/signature verification	Write

Parse Webhook

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_a_parse_setting`	Create an Inbound Parse Webhook setting to receive and parse incoming emails	Write
`sendgrid_delete_a_parse_setting`	Delete a specific inbound parse webhook setting by hostname	Write

Custom Fields

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_a_custom_field`	Create a custom field for storing additional contact information (up to 120 per account)	Write
`sendgrid_create_custom_field_definition`	Create a unique case-insensitive custom field definition	Write

Designs

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_design`	Create a new email design in the SendGrid Design Library	Write

External Integrations

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_integration`	Create a SendGrid Marketing Integration for forwarding events to Segment	Write

API Keys & Access Management

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_api_keys`	Create a new SendGrid API key with specified permissions (up to 100 keys)	Write
`sendgrid_add_one_or_more_ips_to_the_allow_list`	Add IPv4 addresses to IP access management allow list (max 1000 total)	Write

SSO & Teammates

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_an_sso_integration`	Create a SAML 2.0 SSO integration with an Identity Provider	Write
`sendgrid_create_an_sso_certificate`	Create an SSO certificate for SAML 2.0 authentication	Write
`sendgrid_create_an_sso_teammate`	Create an SSO Teammate (requires Enterprise account with SSO enabled)	Write
`sendgrid_approve_access_request`	Approve a teammate's access request (admin only)	Write

Account Provisioning (Partners)

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_an_account`	Create a new customer account (reseller partners only)	Write
`sendgrid_authenticate_an_account_with_single_sign_on`	Generate a one-time SSO URL for a customer's Twilio SendGrid account (reseller partners only)	Write

Subusers

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_subuser`	Create a new subuser account	Write

Batch & Mail Operations

Tool	Description	Mode
`sendgrid_create_a_batch_id`	Generate a new mail batch ID to group multiple email sends	Write

Code Examples

Add or update a contact

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "sendgrid_add_or_update_a_contact" \
  --params '{
    "contacts": [
      {"email": "alice@example.com", "first_name": "Alice", "last_name": "Smith", "custom_fields": {"industry": "tech"}}
    ]
  }'

Create a transactional template version

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "sendgrid_create_a_new_transactional_template_version" \
  --params '{
    "template_id": "YOUR_TEMPLATE_ID",
    "active": 1,
    "name": "Version 2",
    "html_content": "<html><body><h1>Welcome {{name}}!</h1></body></html>"
  }'

Create a suppression group

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "sendgrid_create_a_new_suppression_group" \
  --params '{
    "name": "Newsletter Unsubscribes",
    "description": "Recipients who opted out of newsletter emails"
  }'

Add IPs to an allow list

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "sendgrid_add_one_or_more_ips_to_the_allow_list" \
  --params '{"ips": ["192.168.1.0/24", "10.0.0.1"]}'

Create an event webhook

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "sendgrid_create_a_new_event_webhook" \
  --params '{
    "url": "https://your-app.com/webhook/sendgrid",
    "events": ["delivered", "open", "click", "bounce", "dropped"]
  }'

Discovery Workflow

Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm SendGrid is connected.
Call clawlink_list_tools --integration sendgrid to see the live catalog.
Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration sendgrid.
If no SendGrid tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=sendgrid.

Execution Workflow

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → describe → call                                │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Check verification status → List contacts          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                               │
                               ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  describe → preview → confirm → call                        │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Describe tool → Preview changes → User approves   │
│           → Execute create                                   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
Prefer read, list, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

IP address management tools (add, create pools, assign subusers) require Pro or Premier plans — Essential/Free plans will receive errors.
Reseller-only endpoints (create_an_account, authenticate_an_account_with_single_sign_on) return 403 for non-partner accounts.
Contact operations are asynchronous — add_or_update_a_contact returns a job_id for tracking import status.
Custom field names must be unique and cannot use reserved names (first_name, last_name, email, created_at, etc.).
Suppression group names and descriptions are visible to recipients when they manage email preferences.
Date fields for custom fields use MM/DD/YYYY format or epoch timestamp.
Branded links require domain authentication — authenticate the domain first before creating branded links.
SSO features require Enterprise plan or higher.

Error Handling

Status / Error	Meaning
Tool not found	The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with `clawlink_list_tools --integration sendgrid`.
Missing connection	SendGrid is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=sendgrid.
`403 Forbidden`	The API key lacks permissions for this operation, or the feature requires a higher plan (Pro/Premier/Enterprise).
`400 Bad Request`	Invalid parameters — check the tool schema with `clawlink_describe_tool`.
`404 Not Found`	The referenced resource (campaign, template, IP) does not exist.
`429 Too Many Requests`	Rate limit exceeded — wait and retry with exponential backoff.
Write rejected	User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:
bash
```
openclaw plugins list
```
If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

If a fresh chat does not help, run:

bash

openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call

Ensure the integration slug is exactly sendgrid.
Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
For write operations, always call clawlink_preview_tool first.
Verify plan requirements — IP management and SSO require Pro/Enterprise plans.

Resources

SendGrid API Documentation
SendGrid Marketing Campaigns API
SendGrid Transactional Email
SendGrid IP Management
SendGrid Inbound Parse
ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=sendgrid-email
ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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SendGrid

Install

SendGrid

Setup in 3 Steps

How It Works

Install

Quick Start

Authentication

Getting Connected

Connection Management

List Connections

Verify Connection

Reconnect

Security & Permissions

Tool Reference

Account & Verification

Contacts & Lists

Campaigns & Single Sends

Transactional Templates

Sender Identities

Suppressions & Bounces

IP Address Management

Domain Authentication

Branded Links & Tracking

Alerts & Webhooks

Parse Webhook

Custom Fields

Designs

External Integrations

API Keys & Access Management

SSO & Teammates

Account Provisioning (Partners)

Subusers

Batch & Mail Operations

Code Examples

Add or update a contact

Create a transactional template version

Create a suppression group

Add IPs to an allow list

Create an event webhook

Discovery Workflow

Execution Workflow

Notes

Error Handling

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call

Resources

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