1.Triggers an hourly run
Integrate Schedule by Zapier and automation tools to check the hourly trigger to start the posting flow.
Queue curated trending topic posts to your social feed
Automatically find idea and topic records across Zapier Tables and Formatter by Zapier. Queue curated Buffer posts when idea records appear, topic records appear, or qualifying records matchβso you can generate descriptions, randomize pairings, and draft queued posts without manual scheduling.
How this automation queues curated social posts
When qualifying idea and topic records are found during the hourly run, delayed content planning can stall your social cadence. This automation finds records, generates topical text with Grok by xAI, and queues a draft in Bufferβso your team posts on time without manual scheduling.
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2.Finds idea and topic records
Integrate Zapier Tables and database search tools to find matching idea records and topic records to select eligible content.
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3.Chooses random item pairing
Integrate Formatter by Zapier and data selection tools to choose one idea and one topic pairing to keep content fresh.
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4.Sends prompt to generate description
Integrate Grok by xAI and prompt mapping to generate a short description and an accompanying question to draft topical copy.
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5.Tweaks tone for final CTA question
Integrate Grok by xAI and writing tone tools to produce the final question or call to action to match your brand voice.
6.Adds post to queue
Integrate Buffer and social publishing tools to add the AI description and question to queue as a draft for your channel.
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