Zapier
Zapier
Automate workflows with Zapier
Zapier connects Buffer with thousands of apps so you can automate your workflow without writing code. For example, you could auto-post to Discord when you publish, send engagement stats to a spreadsheet, or turn Trello card updates into scheduled Buffer drafts.
Setup
1
Get Your API Key
You need an API key to integrate Buffer with Zapier.
API Key
Get API Key →
Your key is shared with the API Explorer and will prefill the configuration steps below.
2
Navigate to Zapier Connections
Click "Add connection" to connect Buffer. Zapier Connections
3
Search for MCP Client
Search for "MCP Client by Zapier" and select it, then click "Add connection".
4
Configure the connection
Fill in the form with the following settings:
-
Server URL:
https://mcp.buffer.com/mcp - Transport: Streamable HTTP
- OAuth: No
-
Bearer Token:
YOUR_API_KEY
5
Complete the setup
Click "Yes, Continue to MCP Client by Zapier" to finish.
Try It Out
Copy any of these example prompts to get started with Zapier:
When a new blog post is published in WordPress, create a draft post in Buffer with the post title and link
When a new row is added to my Google Sheet, add a post to my Buffer queue with that content
Every Monday at 8am, check my Buffer queue and notify me in Slack if any channel has no posts scheduled