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Pocket
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Tumblr + Pocket

If I like something on #tumblr, send it to Save for Later on #Pocket.

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Tumblr and Pocket

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.

Tumblr and Pocket can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

If I like something on #tumblr, send it to Save for Later on #Pocket.
Workflow diagram: Tumblr + Pocket integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Tumblr

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New Like in Tumblr

This trigger fires when the user likes a post

Then this action happens in Pocket

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Save for later in Pocket

This Action will add a new item to your Pocket queue. NOTE: If using an RSS feed Trigger, please limit the number of Pocket saves to no more than a few hundred per week

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If I like something on #tumblr, send it to Save for Later on #Pocket..

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Tumblr and Pocket to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Tumblr to IFTTT.

    Connect Tumblr to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Pocket to IFTTT.

    Connect Pocket to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Pocket account, using Pocket 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

    Set up a Trigger action for Tumblr

    Choose the following trigger: New Like (This trigger fires when the user likes a post).

  • Then set up an Action for Pocket

    Then set up an Action for Pocket

    Choose this action: Save for later (This Action will add a new item to your Pocket queue. NOTE: If using an RSS feed Trigger, please limit the number of Pocket saves to no more than a few hundred per week).

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 Tumblr and Pocket.

  • 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 If I like something on #tumblr, send it to Save for Later on #Pocket.!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Pocket

    Any new item

    This Trigger fires every time any new item is added to Pocket.

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  • Pocket

    New item

    Triggers when you add a new item.

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  • Pocket

    New tagged item

    Triggers when you tag an item.

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  • Pocket

    New favorite item

    Triggers when you favorite an item.

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  • Pocket

    New archived item

    Triggers when you archive an item.

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  • Pocket

    New item tagged

    This Trigger fires every time you tag an item with a specific tag in Pocket.

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  • Tumblr

    Create a text post

    This action will create a Text Post on Tumblr.

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  • Tumblr

    Create a link post

    This action will create a Link Post at Tumblr.

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  • Tumblr

    Create a photo post

    This action will create a Photo Post on Tumblr.

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  • Tumblr

    Create photo post

    Creates a new photo post.

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  • Tumblr

    Create text post

    Creates a new text post.

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  • Tumblr

    Create a video post

    This action will create a Video Post on Tumblr.

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Apps you need

Tumblr

Tumblr

Blogging

Tumblr is a free blogging platform

Tumblr makes it simple for people to make a blog. It allows users to post text, photos, videos, links, quotes, and audio.

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.