An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Tumblr + Instapaper
Tumblr to Instapaper
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Tumblr and Instapaper
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.
Categories
Tumblr and Instapaper can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Tumblr
Any new post in Tumblr
This Trigger fires every time you create any new post on your public Tumblr blog.
Then this action happens in 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 Tumblr to Instapaper.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Tumblr and Instapaper to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Tumblr to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Tumblr account, using Tumblr credentials.
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 Tumblr
Choose the following trigger: Any new post (This Trigger fires every time you create any new post on your public Tumblr blog.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Tumblr and Instapaper.
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 Tumblr to Instapaper!
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Supported triggers and actions
New post in my blog
Triggers when a new post is created in a specific blog you own.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectAny new post
This Trigger fires every time you create any new post on your public Tumblr blog.
triggerbyiftttNew liked post
Triggers whenever you "like" a post on Tumblr.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectNew like
This trigger fires when the user likes a post
triggerbyiftttNew photo post created
This trigger fires when a new photo post belonging to the specified Tumblelog is created.
triggerbyiftttNew tagged post
Triggers when a new post is created on any blog with a specific tag you choose.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
Save item
This Action will save a new item to Instapaper.
actionbyiftttAdd url
Add url
actionbypipedreamAdd page
Add a URL to an Instapaper account.
actionbyzapierintegratelyNew item saved
This Trigger fires every time you save a new item to Instapaper.
triggerbyiftttNew liked item
This Trigger fires every time you like a new item in Instapaper.
triggerbyiftttNew highlight
This Trigger fires every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.
triggerbyifttt
Apps you need
Tumblr makes it simple for people to make a blog. It allows users to post text, photos, videos, links, quotes, and audio.
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.
