Share liked Instapaper articles to Buffer
12 ready-made Buffer and Instapaper Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Buffer can start an automation with "New post sent", and IFTTT can then run "Save item" on Instapaper.-
9
-
-
Share new Instapaper highlights to Buffer queue
5
-
-
Share new Instapaper saves to Buffer
-
-
Add new Instapaper comments to Buffer
-
-
Save new RSS feed items to Instapaper and share them on Buffer
-
USE CASE
Highlight and share valuable insights
Whenever you highlight an article in Instapaper, it automatically triggers the content to be sent to your Buffer queue, allowing you to share impactful quotes and insights with your followers effortlessly.
Get startedAutomate Buffer and Instapaper from your AI assistant
Tell OpenClaw to queue posts across all your social channels with IFTTT MCP, so your content hits every platform on schedule.
Set up IFTTT MCP
Create your own Buffer and Instapaper workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
19 triggers, queries, and actions
Item moved to folder
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you move an item to the folder you specify.
Item tagged
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you tag an article with the specified tag.
New archived item
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you archive an item on Instapaper.
New comment
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you create a comment on Instapaper.
New highlight
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.
New item saved
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you save a new item to Instapaper.
New liked item
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you like a new item in Instapaper.
New post sent
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time a post you scheduled through Buffer has been successfully published to its social network.
Post failed to send
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time one of your scheduled Buffer posts fails to publish to its social network.
History of archived items
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you archive an item on Instapaper.
History of comments
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you create a comment on Instapaper.
History of highlights
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.
History of items saved
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you save a new item to Instapaper.
History of liked items
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you like a new item in Instapaper.
History of when an item was moved to the folder
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you moved an item to the folder.
Add a post to the queue
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a post to your Buffer queue for the channel you choose. Buffer schedules it automatically based on that channel's posting schedule.
Save item
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will save a new item to Instapaper.
Schedule a post
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will schedule a post to publish at a specific date and time on the channel you choose.
Share a post now
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will publish a post to the channel you choose immediately, bypassing the Buffer queue.
Add a post to the queue
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a post to your Buffer queue for the channel you choose. Buffer schedules it automatically based on that channel's posting schedule.
History of archived items
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you archive an item on Instapaper.
History of comments
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you create a comment on Instapaper.
History of highlights
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.
History of items saved
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you save a new item to Instapaper.
History of liked items
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you like a new item in Instapaper.
History of when an item was moved to the folder
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you moved an item to the folder.
Item moved to folder
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you move an item to the folder you specify.
Item tagged
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you tag an article with the specified tag.
New archived item
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you archive an item on Instapaper.
New comment
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you create a comment on Instapaper.
New highlight
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you highlight an item on Instapaper.
Build an automation in seconds!
If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Item moved to folder
Item tagged
New archived item
New comment
New highlight
New item saved
New liked item
New post sent
Post failed to send
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Add a post to the queue
Save item
Schedule a post
Share a post now
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
GET STARTED
How to connect to a Buffer automation
Find an Applet using Buffer and Instapaper
Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your accounts
Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Upgrade your automations with
-
Connect to more Applets
Connect up to 20 automations with Pro, and unlimited automations with Pro+ -
Add multiple actions with exclusive services
Add real-time data and multiple actions for smarter automations -
Get access to faster speeds
Get faster updates and more actions with higher rate limits and quicker checks
Buffer and Instapaper tips, tools, and resources
-
Productivity
6 calendar automations your week needs
-
Productivity
10 automation prompts you need to try
-
Productivity
How an IFTTTer uses 85+ Applets to keep their digital life in sync
-
Social media
How to automate your podcast social distribution with IFTTT
-
Social media
How to repurpose one piece of content into a week of community posts
-
Social media
How to post one piece of content to every platform, reformatted for each one
-
Social media
How to turn one blog post into a week of content across every platform
-
Social media
How to automate YouTube and Reddit posts to Discord
-
Business
The best social media management tools in 2026
More on Buffer and Instapaper
About Buffer
Buffer and IFTTT let you automatically queue and publish posts across all your social channels, so you can keep a consistent posting schedule without the manual work.
About Instapaper
Instapaper and IFTTT let you automate your reading list by saving articles, tracking highlights, and organizing your saved items.