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Zapier integration for Buffer
Zapier lets you build automated workflows that connect Buffer to thousands of other apps. Automatically create posts from spreadsheets, form submissions, and more without writing a single line of code.
Getting started
You'll need a Zapier account (free plans are available at zapier.com). There are two ways to connect Buffer with Zapier depending on what you want to do.
Option 1: Zap automation
Build automated workflows that connect Buffer to other apps.
- Sign up or log in at zapier.com/apps/buffer/integrations
- Click Create Zap and select Buffer as your trigger or action app
- Connect your Buffer account when prompted
- Choose your trigger (what starts the Zap) and your action (what Buffer does in response)
- Test your Zap, then turn it on
Option 2: MCP Client (AI agent workflows)
Use Buffer inside Zapier's AI agent features via MCP. You'll need your Buffer API key for this method. Go to publish.buffer.com/settings/api and copy an existing API key or click + Generate API Key to create a new one.
- Go to Zapier Connections and click Add connection
- Search for MCP Client by Zapier and select it, then click Add connection
- Fill in the form: Server URL — https://mcp.buffer.com/mcp, Transport — Streamable HTTP, OAuth — No, Bearer Token — YOUR_API_KEY
- Click Yes, Continue to MCP Client by Zapier to finish
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