buffer-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFER_ACCESS_TOKEN | Yes | Your Buffer API access token |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
| resources | {
"listChanged": true
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| account_infoA | Get the authenticated Buffer account: email, name, timezone, connected organizations and their IDs. Call this first to get the organizationId needed by other tools. |
| channels_listA | List all connected social media channels for an organization. Returns channel IDs needed by post_create and posts_list. |
| channel_getA | Get detailed info for a single channel including posting schedule, metadata, and queue status. |
| posts_listA | List posts for an organization with optional filters by status, channel, and date range. Supports cursor-based pagination. |
| post_getA | Get a single post by its ID with full details including assets, tags, notes, and allowed actions. |
| post_createA | Create a new post on a channel. Use mode to control scheduling: "addToQueue" (default queue), "shareNow" (publish immediately), "shareNext" (next in queue), or "customScheduled" (set dueAt). |
| idea_createB | Save an idea to the Buffer ideas board for later use. Ideas can have text, images, tags, and target services. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| api-info | Buffer API info: rate limits, supported platforms, limitations, scheduling modes, and typical workflow |
TDQS
Scored across 7 tools
Each tool targets a clearly distinct resource: account, channels list/detail, posts list/detail/create, and ideas create. There is no ambiguity between list-versus-get or across different resource types.
Most tools follow a clear verb_noun pattern (channels_list, channel_get, posts_list, post_create). The only deviation is account_info, which would be more consistent as get_account_info.
Seven tools provide a focused scope for Buffer account, channel, post, and idea operations. The count is appropriate and each tool has a clear purpose.
Core workflows are covered: discover account and channels, list and create posts, and save ideas. Missing update/delete operations for posts and a way to list ideas are minor gaps but do not block primary scheduling workflows.