NewsBlur
Instapaper
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects NewsBlur + Instapaper

Newsblur to Instapaper

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect NewsBlur and Instapaper

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.

NewsBlur and Instapaper can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in NewsBlur

NewsBlur

New saved story in NewsBlur

This Trigger fires every time you save a new story on NewsBlur.

Then this action happens in Instapaper

Instapaper

Save item in Instapaper

This Action will save a new item to Instapaper.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Newsblur to Instapaper.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect NewsBlur to IFTTT.

    Connect NewsBlur to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.

    Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Instapaper account, using Instapaper 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 NewsBlur

    Choose the following trigger: New saved story (This Trigger fires every time you save a new story on NewsBlur.).

  • Then set up an Action for Instapaper

    Then set up an Action for Instapaper

    Choose this action: Save item (This Action will save a new item to Instapaper.).

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 NewsBlur and Instapaper.

  • 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 Newsblur to Instapaper!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Instapaper

    New item saved

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

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  • Instapaper

    New liked item

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

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  • Instapaper

    New highlight

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

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  • Instapaper

    New archived item

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

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  • Instapaper

    Item moved to folder

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

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  • Instapaper

    New comment

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

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  • NewsBlur

    Share a story

    This Action will share a new story on your blurblog.

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  • NewsBlur

    Add a new site

    This Action will attempt to add a new site from a feed or page URL.

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  • NewsBlur

    Save a story

    This Action will save a new story to your stories list.

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  • NewsBlur

    New saved story

    This Trigger fires every time you save a new story on NewsBlur.

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  • NewsBlur

    New shared story

    This Trigger fires every time you or another user shares a new story.

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  • NewsBlur

    New unread story

    This Trigger fires every time a feed or folder has a new unread story.

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Apps you need

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.