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2 ready-made Buffer and LinkedIn Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Buffer can start an automation with "New post sent", and IFTTT can then run "Share a link" on LinkedIn.
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Tell OpenClaw to queue posts across all your social channels with IFTTT MCP, so your content hits every platform on schedule.
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Create your own Buffer and LinkedIn workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
9 triggers, queries, and actions
New post sent
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time a post you scheduled through Buffer has been successfully published to its social network.
Post failed to send
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time one of your scheduled Buffer posts fails to publish to its social network.
Add a post to the queue
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a post to your Buffer queue for the channel you choose. Buffer schedules it automatically based on that channel's posting schedule.
Schedule a post
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will schedule a post to publish at a specific date and time on the channel you choose.
Share a link
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will share a link on your LinkedIn profile.
Share a post now
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will publish a post to the channel you choose immediately, bypassing the Buffer queue.
Share an update
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will share a text update on your LinkedIn profile.
Share an update with image
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will share an update with an image on your LinkedIn profile.
Share an update with video
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will share an update with a video on your LinkedIn profile.
Add a post to the queue
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a post to your Buffer queue for the channel you choose. Buffer schedules it automatically based on that channel's posting schedule.
New post sent
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time a post you scheduled through Buffer has been successfully published to its social network.
Post failed to send
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time one of your scheduled Buffer posts fails to publish to its social network.
Schedule a post
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will schedule a post to publish at a specific date and time on the channel you choose.
Share a link
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will share a link on your LinkedIn profile.
Share a post now
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will publish a post to the channel you choose immediately, bypassing the Buffer queue.
Share an update
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will share a text update on your LinkedIn profile.
Share an update with image
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will share an update with an image on your LinkedIn profile.
Share an update with video
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will share an update with a video on your LinkedIn profile.
Build an automation in seconds!
If
Select a trigger the automation will use
New post sent
Post failed to send
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Add a post to the queue
Schedule a post
Share a link
Share a post now
Share an update
Share an update with image
Share an update with video
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
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How to connect to a Buffer automation
Find an Applet using Buffer and LinkedIn
Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your accounts
Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Upgrade your automations with
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