Instapaper
Buffer
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Instapaper + Buffer

Add Instapaper Folder Items to Your Buffer Queue

About this workflow template

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 bots 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:

Diagram

Add Instapaper Folder Items to Your Buffer Queue
Workflow diagram: Instapaper + Buffer integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Instapaper

Instapaper

Item moved to folder in Instapaper

This Trigger fires every time you move an item to the folder you specify.

Then this action happens in Buffer

Buffer

Add to Buffer in Buffer

This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add Instapaper Folder Items to Your Buffer Queue.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Instapaper and Buffer to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.

    Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Buffer account, using Buffer 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 Instapaper

    Set up a Trigger action for Instapaper

    Choose the following trigger: Item moved to folder (This Trigger fires every time you move an item to the folder you specify.).

  • Then set up an Action for Buffer

    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

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 Instapaper and Buffer.

  • 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 Add Instapaper Folder Items to Your Buffer Queue!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Buffer

    New queue item

    Triggers when a new update has been added to the queue.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    Any new post in buffer

    This Trigger fires every time you add a new post to Buffer or post now via Buffer.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Buffer

    New buffer item

    Triggers when there is a new item in the Buffer

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    New photo in buffer

    This Trigger fires every time you add a new photo to Buffer or post now via Buffer.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Buffer

    New contribution item

    Triggers when a new item has been sent for approval. (Requires Team Plan)

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    New channel

    Triggers when a new channel is added.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Instapaper

    Save item

    This Action will save a new item to Instapaper.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    Add url

    Add url

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Instapaper

    Add page

    Add a URL to an Instapaper account.

    zapierintegrately
    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Instapaper

    Add link

    Adds a link to your Instapaper account.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect
  • Instapaper

    New item saved

    This Trigger fires every time you save a new item to Instapaper.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    New liked item

    This Trigger fires every time you like a new item in Instapaper.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt