Feedly
Bitly
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Feedly + Bitly

Articles saved for later in Feedly get shortened and added as private bitlinks

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Feedly and Bitly

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Feedly and Bitly can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Articles saved for later in Feedly get shortened and added as private bitlinks
Workflow diagram: Feedly + Bitly integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Feedly

Feedly

New article saved for later in Feedly

This trigger fires every time a new article is added to your Saved For Later queue.

Then this action happens in Bitly

Bitly

Add a bitlink in Bitly

This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Articles saved for later in Feedly get shortened and added as private bitlinks.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Feedly and Bitly to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Feedly to IFTTT.

    Connect Feedly to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Feedly account, using Feedly credentials.

  • Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Bitly account, using Bitly credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Feedly

    Set up a Trigger action for Feedly

    Choose the following trigger: New article saved for later (This trigger fires every time a new article is added to your Saved For Later queue.).

  • Then set up an Action for Bitly

    Then set up an Action for Bitly

    Choose this action: Add a bitlink (This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Feedly and Bitly.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Articles saved for later in Feedly get shortened and added as private bitlinks!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Feedly

    New article saved for later

    Triggers when new article is saved in "Read Later".

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  • Feedly

    New article in board

    Triggers when an article is added to a board.

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  • Feedly

    New article from category

    This trigger fires every time a new article from a specific category appears on Feedly.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Feedly

    New article in folder

    Triggers when a new article is published in a Feedly folder.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Feedly

    New article in feed

    Triggers when a new article is published in a feed (RSS, AI feed, website feed etc).

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Feedly

    New source added

    This trigger fires every time you add any new source to Feedly.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Bitly

    Add a bitlink

    This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Bitly

    Create a bitlink

    Create a bitlink

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    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Expand a bitlink

    Expand a bitlink

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    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    List bitlinks by group

    List bitlinks by group

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    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Retrieve a bitlink

    Retrieve a bitlink

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    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Shorten a link

    Shorten a link

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    actionbypipedreamalbato

Apps you need

Bitly

Bitly

URL Shortener

A link management platform for marketing campaigns

Bitly is a powerful link management platform that allows you to create custom URLs, track marketing campaigns and gain insights from your audience. Shorten, share and track your links with ease.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.