Instapaper
Pinboard
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Instapaper + Pinboard

Backup Instapaper article URLs to Pinboard.

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Instapaper and Pinboard

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 Pinboard can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Backup Instapaper article URLs to Pinboard.
Workflow diagram: Instapaper + Pinboard integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Instapaper

Instapaper

New item saved in Instapaper

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

Then this action happens in Pinboard

Pinboard

Add a public bookmark in Pinboard

This Action will add a public bookmark to your Pinboard account.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Backup Instapaper article URLs to Pinboard..

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Pinboard to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Pinboard account, using Pinboard 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: New item saved (This Trigger fires every time you save a new item to Instapaper.).

  • Then set up an Action for Pinboard

    Then set up an Action for Pinboard

    Choose this action: Add a public bookmark (This Action will add a public bookmark to your Pinboard 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 Instapaper and Pinboard.

  • 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 Backup Instapaper article URLs to Pinboard.!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Instapaper

    New item saved

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

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    New liked item

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

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    New highlight

    This Trigger fires every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    New archived item

    This Trigger fires every time you archive an item on Instapaper.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    Item moved to folder

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

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    New comment

    This Trigger fires every time you create a comment on Instapaper.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Pinboard

    Add a private bookmark

    This Action will add a private bookmark to your Pinboard account.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Pinboard

    Add a public bookmark

    This Action will add a public bookmark to your Pinboard account.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Pinboard

    Add read later bookmark

    This Action will add a new bookmark to your Pinboard account to read later.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Pinboard

    Create bookmark

    This creates a new bookmark on your Pinboard.

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    actionbyzapier
  • Pinboard

    Create a bookmark

    Creates a new bookmark.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Pinboard

    Make an api call

    Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

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    actionbyintegromat