RSS
Buffer
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects RSS + Buffer

RSS to Buffer URL Only

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect RSS 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.

RSS and Buffer can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in RSS

RSS

New feed item in RSS

This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed 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 RSS to Buffer URL Only.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect RSS to IFTTT.

    Connect RSS to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your RSS account, using RSS 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 RSS

    Set up a Trigger action for RSS

    Choose the following trigger: New feed item (This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed 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 RSS 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 RSS to Buffer URL Only!

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
  • RSS

    Create item in feed

    Power your own Zapier RSS feed.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • RSS

    Merge rss feeds

    Merge rss feeds

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • RSS

    Retrieve rss feed items

    Retrieves RSS feed items from a specified URL.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • RSS

    New item in feed

    Triggers on new RSS feed items.

    zapierpipedream
    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • RSS

    New feed item

    This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed you specify.

    iftttautomateio
    triggerbyiftttautomateio
  • RSS

    New feed item matches

    This Trigger fires every time a new item in the feed you specify contains a particular keyword or simple phrase.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

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.