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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.

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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