This automation scenario allows you to connect Instapaper and Buffer
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.
Instapaper and Buffer can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in Instapaper
This Trigger fires every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.
Then this action happens in Buffer
This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Instapaper Highlight --> Buffer Queue.
Part I
First, we need to connect Instapaper and Buffer to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Instapaper account, using Instapaper credentials.
Connect Buffer to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Buffer account, using Buffer credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Instapaper
Choose the following trigger: New highlight (This Trigger fires every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.).
Then set up an Action for Buffer
Choose this action: Add to Buffer (This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Instapaper and Buffer.
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 Instapaper Highlight --> Buffer Queue!
Triggers when a new update has been added to the queue.
This Trigger fires every time you add a new post to Buffer or post now via Buffer.
Triggers when there is a new item in the Buffer
This Trigger fires every time you add a new photo to Buffer or post now via Buffer.
Triggers when a new item has been sent for approval. (Requires Team Plan)
Triggers when a new channel is added.
This Action will save a new item to Instapaper.
Add url
Add a URL to an Instapaper account.
Adds a link to your Instapaper account.
This Trigger fires every time you save a new item to Instapaper.
This Trigger fires every time you like a new item in Instapaper.
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