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4 ways to automate your bookmark manager

By Michael Toth · January 17, 2025
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Bookmark managers are helpful tools for saving and sorting valuable content for later. But they can quickly become an overwhelming mess if you're not organized. 

Instead of manually sorting through countless saved items, you can automatically sync bookmarks between apps, convert them into tasks, and even generate curated RSS feeds for your audience. With Zapier's automated workflows—called Zaps—you can simplify your bookmark management, making it easier to find, act on, and share the content that matters most. Here's how.

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To get started with a Zap template—what we call our pre-made workflows—just click on the button. It only takes a few minutes to set up. You can read more about setting up Zaps here.

Add RSS feed items to your bookmark manager

RSS feeds are a powerful way to stay updated on the latest content from your favorite blogs and news sites. But RSS feeds need a place to send and store this content, so you can read and organize it effectively. 

With these Zaps, you can automatically collect new reading material then save it to your preferred bookmarking tool, like Pocket, Instapaper, or Pinboard. That way, you'll never miss valuable content from your favorite sources.

Save new items in RSS feeds to Pocket

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    Set up this Zap to be sure you read everything from a source, without worrying about manual messaging. Once active, this integration automatically saves each new published item in your RSS feed to your Pocket account. Automatically apply a tag, too, to be sure you keep your account categorized.

    Add new RSS feed articles to Instapaper

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      Want to make sure your latest RSS feed articles are available on Instapaper when you find the time to read them? Set up this Zap and we'll forward all of them for you. It will watch your RSS feed for any new items, automatically adding them to Instapaper so they're at your disposal whenever you need them.

      Create Pinboard bookmarks for new rss feed items with RSS by Zapier and Pinboard

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        Stay up-to-date with your favorite RSS feeds and easily save interesting articles for later reading. This workflow will create a new bookmark in Pinboard whenever a new item appears in your chosen RSS feed. Spend less time managing your articles and more time enjoying your curated content with this seamless automation.

        Add pages to Instapaper from new items in multiple RSS feeds

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          Never miss out on important content from your favorite RSS feeds. With this automation, once you set it up, new items from multiple RSS feeds are instantly added as pages in your Instapaper account, giving you a consolidated reading list. Stay informed and save time by having your must-read content in one convenient place.

          Manage bookmarks across apps

          Each bookmark manager has its pros and cons when it comes to reading experience, organization, and aggregating data from different sources. If you need to use multiple bookmark managers for their different features, automating syncs between them can help you stay organized. 

          For instance, if you tag a new item in Pocket, you can set up an automation to add that same item to Instapaper. This allows you to benefit from Instapaper's streamlined reading experience or speed reading features while keeping your saved articles categorized in Pocket.

          Similarly, if you save an article for later in Feedly, you can automatically add it to Pocket or Instapaper. That way, your bookmarked content is accessible no matter which app you prefer at any given moment. 

          These workflows not only reduce the effort of manually transferring bookmarks but also create a centralized and dynamic system for managing your reading materials. Whether you're a casual reader or a content curator, syncing bookmarks across apps can keep you organized without redundancy.

          Send tagged pages on Pocket to Instapaper

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            If you're using Pocket for general items and Instapaper for longer reads, this Pocket Instapaper integration will make it a breeze to move things around. Once active, it will add every Pocket item you tag to Instapaper as a new page, so you can be sure to have it all ready when you are.

            Save new Feedly articles in folder for later in Pocket

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              Stay on top of your favorite topics by instantly saving new articles from your designated Feedly folders to Pocket. Once set up, this workflow takes any new article added to your Feedly folder and saves it for later viewing in Pocket. This simple automation ensures you never miss out on crucial content and makes it convenient for you to catch up on your reading at your leisure.

              Add saved Feedly articles to Instapaper

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                Getting all your reading material through Feedly, but don't have the time to keep up with it? Let us take care of it for you. Once this Feedly Instapaper integration is active, it will watch for new articles you save on Feedly, sending them over to Instapaper where a new page with the content will be at your disposal automatically.

                Add new Pocket items to Pinboard as new bookmarks

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                  Looking for a simple way to link Pocket up with Pinboard? This Pocket Pinboard integration between the two can take care of it, adding a new bookmark to Pinboard with the details from every new item you add on Pocket after that.

                  Add tasks from bookmarks

                  Bookmarks often contain actionable items, like articles to read, resources to explore, or projects to start. Automatically turning bookmarks into tasks can help you stay productive and on top of your commitments. 

                  Automation makes connecting your bookmark manager with your favorite task management tools easy. You can set up workflows to create a database item in Notion, add a row in Google Sheets, generate a new card in Trello whenever a new bookmark is saved, and more. Whether it's a research article, a helpful tutorial, or a resource for an ongoing project, these Zaps ensure you can act on your saved items without wading through a never-ending list.

                  Store new Pocket items in databases in Notion

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                    Keep track of all your important content without the tedious hassle of manually managing files or links. Once this Zap is active, it automatically adds each new item in your Pocket account to a specified database in Notion. Stay on top of it all with no added clicks or keystrokes!

                    Save new Pocket items as Google Sheets rows

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                      Maintain a record of the important links and articles you find when you use this Pocket to Google Sheets automation. Set it up, and each time you save a new item in Pocket, Zapier will add a new row to your Google Sheets spreadsheet. Save the links you find so you can reference them anytime!

                      Create Todoist tasks from Pocket items

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                        Maintain organization and stay on top of task management without jumping between apps using this automation. Set it up, and every time you save a new item in Pocket, Zapier will create a new task in Todoist. Make sure your saved items make it to your to-do list when you use this integration.

                        Add newly-saved items from Pocket to Airtable

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                          Do you use Pocket to track items to read and watch for later? With the help of Zapier, you can manage your list of items by automatically saving them to an Airtable base.

                          Save new Pocket favorites to Evernote as new notes

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                            Make sure you keep a record of the great things you read and watch in Pocket by automatically saving all of your Pocket favorites to Evernote.

                            Create Trello cards from new Pocket items

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                              Pocket is where you save everything you'd like to read. Trello is where you organize your tasks. Use this Pocket Trello integration to automatically add new saved for later items to the board of your choice.

                              Add RSS feed items from bookmarks

                              Bookmarks don't have to be the end of your content workflow—they can also be the start of a new one. By turning your saved bookmarks into RSS feed items, you can create new opportunities for sharing and repurposing content. 

                              For example, you can make a curated reading list by generating an RSS feed from your bookmarks. Share this feed with friends, colleagues, or readers, allowing them to follow your top recommendations.

                              These automations can also streamline newsletter creation. Content creators and bloggers can pull their bookmarked articles into an RSS feed that connects directly to email marketing platforms, simplifying compiling and distributing valuable resources. Or use this setup to build a dynamic "Recommended Reads" section on your website, where visitors can access a constantly updated list of articles and resources you've bookmarked.

                              Whether you're sharing knowledge, engaging an audience, or building an efficient content workflow, turning bookmarks into RSS feeds offers a flexible and powerful way to maximize the value of your saved items.

                              Make an RSS feed of your tagged Pocket items

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                                Customize your RSS feed and fill it with material that is relevant to you. When you set up this automation, each time you tag a new item in Pocket, Zapier will add a new post to your RSS feed. It's the perfect way to share the best content you find on Pocket.

                                Add new Pocket items to an RSS by Zapier feed instantly

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                                  Effortlessly keep your RSS feed up to date with your latest Pocket app discoveries. This workflow triggers when a new item is added to Pocket, automatically creating a new item in your RSS by Zapier feed. Stay organized and never miss an opportunity to share your favorite content with your audience.

                                  Post new Pinboard bookmarks on an RSS feed

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                                    Want to create an easily shared repository for your Pinboard bookmarks? Use this Zap and we'll set up an RSS feed for you, automatically posting the details from every new Pinboard bookmark you add after you set things up.

                                    Create an RSS feed of new articles in a Feedly category

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                                      Turn everything in your Feedly categories into a brand new RSS feed with this Zapier integration. Once you start using this integration, Zapier will automatically turn the new articles added to your Feedly category into new posts in your Zapier RSS feed. That's an easy way to share a complete RSS feed of all the sites you find most important about a topic.

                                      Supercharge your bookmark manager

                                      Don't let your reading list get stale. With bookmark automation, you can keep your saved bookmarks organized, accessible, and actionable. Whether you're syncing RSS feed items, connecting bookmark tools, converting bookmarks into tasks, or creating shareable RSS feeds, these workflows simplify your life and maximize the value of your saved content. 

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