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Workflow automation with n8n
n8n is a workflow automation tool that connects Buffer with hundreds of apps.
Create complex automation workflows, trigger posts based on events, and integrate Buffer into your existing automation pipelines.
Setup
1
Get Your API Key
You need an API key to integrate Buffer with n8n.
API Key
Get API Key →
Your key is shared with the API Explorer and will prefill the configuration steps below.
2
Add MCP Client to Workflow
Inside of a workflow, add an "MCP Client" node.
3
Configure the MCP Client
Fill in the form with the following details:
- Server Transport: HTTP Streamable
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MCP Endpoint URL:
https://mcp.buffer.com/mcp - Authentication: Bearer Auth
4
Add Your Credentials
Click on "Credential for Bearer Auth" and configure:
- Select "Create new credential"
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Add your API key:
YOUR_API_KEY - Click "Save"
- Close the modal
5
Select Buffer MCP Tools
Select the MCP tool you want the workflow to use from the available Buffer MCP tools, then configure it as needed.
Try It Out
Copy any of these example prompts to get started with n8n:
When a new RSS feed item appears, automatically create a draft post in Buffer with the article title and link
Every Friday, pull my scheduled posts in Buffer for the next week and send a summary to Slack
When a form submission comes in, create a draft post in Buffer using the submitted content