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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
  • 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"
  • 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