NewsBlur
Twitter
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects NewsBlur + Twitter

New saved story → tweet it

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect NewsBlur and Twitter

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 Twitter 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 Twitter

Twitter

Post a tweet in Twitter

This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to New saved story → tweet it.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Twitter to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Twitter account, using Twitter 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 Twitter

    Then set up an Action for Twitter

    Choose this action: Post a tweet (This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.).

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 Twitter.

  • 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 New saved story → tweet it!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Twitter

    Search tweets

    Triggers when there is a new tweet matching your search term

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    triggerbyautomateiopipedreamintegromat
  • Twitter

    Search mention

    Triggers when any user creates a new Tweet that contains a specific search term (like a word, phrase, username or hashtag).

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Twitter

    New tweet by you

    This Trigger fires every time you post a new tweet.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Twitter

    New tweet by a specific user

    This Trigger fires every time the Twitter user you specify tweets.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Twitter

    New follower

    Triggers when a user of your choosing gets a new follower.

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    triggerbyzapieriftttautomateiopabbly-connect
  • Twitter

    User tweet

    Triggers when a specific user tweets.

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • NewsBlur

    Share a story

    This Action will share a new story on your blurblog.

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    actionbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    Add a new site

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

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    actionbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    Save a story

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

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    actionbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    New saved story

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

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    triggerbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    New shared story

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

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    triggerbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    New unread story

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

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    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

Twitter

Twitter

Social Networks

A real-time social networking platform for connecting and engaging with people

Twitter, the real-time social network, lets you share ideas, follow trends, and join conversations worldwide. Stay connected with short messages called "tweets" and engage with a diverse community.

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.