Create Update (Queue): Buffer action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Profile IDs profile_ids	string	Required	Comma-separated profile IDs to post to
Text text	string	Required	Post text content
Link media_link	string	Optional	Optional link to attach
Shorten Links shorten	options	Optional	Shorten URLs using Buffer's shortener
Send Now now	options	Optional	Send immediately instead of queueing

Sample request

{
  "profile_ids": "e.g. 4eb854340acb04e870000010,4eb854...",
  "text": "What's on your mind?",
  "media_link": "https://example.com/article",
  "shorten": "{{trigger.shorten}}",
  "now": "{{trigger.now}}"
}

Returns

{
  "success": true,
  "updates": [
    {
      "id": "4eccf2e1512f7e6307000001",
      "text": "Hello world",
      "due_at": 1712839200,
      "status": "buffer",
      "created_at": 1712835600,
      "profile_id": "4eb854340acb04e870000010"
    }
  ],
  "buffer_count": 1,
  "buffer_percentage": 25
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Create Update (Queue).

What does the Create Update (Queue) action do in Buffer?

Adds to the back of the queue — Buffer publishes at the next configured posting slot. For "auto-fill the queue with content from our blog" workflows where you want Buffer to time the actual send.

What inputs does Create Update (Queue) require?

Required: Profile IDs, Text. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Buffer returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create Update (Queue) support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Update (Queue) inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Buffer's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

More actions