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Buffer Social Media

by @ahmadabugosh

Create, schedule, queue, and manage social media posts and drafts across Buffer-connected profiles using terminal commands.

Versionv1.0.0
Downloads804
Stars⭐ 1
#writing#social-media#legal#automation#productivity
TERMINAL
clawhub install buffer-social

πŸ“– About This Skill

Buffer Skill for OpenClaw

Use this skill to create and manage Buffer content from OpenClaw or terminal commands.

Quick Start

1. Install dependencies: 

   cd skills/buffer
   npm install
2. Configure API key: 
   cp .env.example .env
   # set BUFFER_API_KEY
3. Run a command: 
   node ./buffer.js profiles

Authentication Setup

Set in .env:

BUFFER_API_KEY=your_buffer_api_key
BUFFER_API_URL=https://api.buffer.com/graphql

Get key: https://publish.buffer.com/settings/api

Command Reference

buffer profiles

List all connected profiles.

buffer post

Create content.

Options:

  • --profile : single target profile
  • --profiles : comma-separated profile IDs
  • --all: all connected profiles
  • --time : ISO 8601 scheduled time
  • --queue: add to queue
  • --image : attach local image path (validated; upload flow limited by current API docs)
  • --draft: save as idea/draft instead of post

    • buffer queue

    View scheduled/queued posts.

    Options:

  • --profile : filter by profile
  • --limit : max results

    • buffer ideas

    List saved ideas.

    Options:

  • --limit : max results

    • Common Use Cases

    # Post to one profile
node ./buffer.js post "Just shipped πŸš€" --profile 
    Schedule for tomorrow
    
node ./buffer.js post "Tomorrow update" --profile  --time "2026-03-03T14:00:00Z"
    Multi-channel post
    
node ./buffer.js post "New blog live" --profiles id1,id2
    Save draft
    
node ./buffer.js post "Draft concept" --profile  --draft

    Troubleshooting

  • Auth errors (401/403): check BUFFER_API_KEY, regenerate key if needed.
  • Rate limits (429): wait ~60s and retry.
  • Invalid date: use ISO format like 2026-03-03T14:00:00Z.
  • Image path error: verify file exists and path is correct.

    • OpenClaw Integration Examples

  • β€œPost to Buffer: Just shipped a new feature! πŸš€ to profile ”
  • β€œQueue this in Buffer for all profiles: Weekly recap is live”
  • β€œSave this as Buffer draft for profile : Campaign angle #3”

    • πŸ’‘ Examples

    1. Install dependencies: 

       cd skills/buffer
   npm install
    2. Configure API key: 
       cp .env.example .env
   # set BUFFER_API_KEY
    3. Run a command: 
       node ./buffer.js profiles

    πŸ“‹ Tips & Best Practices

  • Auth errors (401/403): check BUFFER_API_KEY, regenerate key if needed.
  • Rate limits (429): wait ~60s and retry.
  • Invalid date: use ISO format like 2026-03-03T14:00:00Z.
  • Image path error: verify file exists and path is correct.