# add_lead_note

Behavior, inputs, outputs and permissions for add_lead_note.

Source: https://docs.getridian.com/developers/tools/add_lead_note/
Language: en
Reviewed: 2026-10-06

This reference is generated from the published tool contract.

## Behavior and boundaries

Adds a note to a lead's history (1–4000 characters). Every member of the workspace sees it. A lead with a note is kept until someone deletes it in Ridian.

## Permissions

Granted scopes, accounts, calendars and visibility rules limit access. Workspace administrators do not automatically gain access to other users’ accounts.

`leads:write`

[Consent and boundaries](https://docs.getridian.com/developers/authentication/)

## Input

```json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "lead_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "maxLength": 64,
      "description": "lead_id from list_leads."
    },
    "note": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "maxLength": 4000
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "lead_id",
    "note"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "lead_id": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "added": {
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "lead_id",
    "added"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}
```

## Errors and retries

Check the tool result for errors. Do not blindly retry writes after a timeout. Check the current resource or send status first.

[Error handling](https://docs.getridian.com/developers/errors/)