How to Build on Buffer's New API — Quick-start Guide ⚡️

Buffer's public GraphQL API is live — and in this walkthrough, I'll show you everything you need to make your first request, list your channels, fetch your posts, and schedule a new one via the API. By the end of this video, you'll have: – Your Buffer API key set up securely – Run your first authenticated GraphQL query in the Explorer – Created a scheduled post (with image) via a mutation – A clear next-steps map for the CLI, MCP server, and OAuth 🔗 Buffer Developer Portal: https://join.buffer.com/LM6equt 🔗 GraphiQL Explorer: https://join.buffer.com/CsW0lm5 🔗 Buffer CLI: https://join.buffer.com/Gkm3QNr 🔗 Buffer MCP server: https://join.buffer.com/LC8c8bV Chapters: 00:00 — Intro 00:47 — What is the Buffer API? 02:22 — How to get your Buffer API key (and store it safely) 04:44 — Open the GraphiQL Explorer 07:11 — Query 1: Find your organization ID 08:47 — Query 2: List your channels 12:16 — Mutation: Schedule a post with an image 15:16 — Rate limits & monitoring usage 15:55 — A quick look at Buffer's CLI, MCP & OAuth Building something with the Buffer API? Drop it in the comments or share it in the developer community — I'd love to see it. #BufferAPI #GraphQL #DeveloperTools #SocialMediaAPI #API --- 🔔 Subscribe to Buffer for more social media tips, tricks, and resources for creators, small businesses, and social media managers. ► Get started with Buffer for FREE: https://buffer.com ► Join the Buffer community: https://buffer.com/community -- 👀 Find us on social LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/bufferapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@buffer Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/buffer.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bufferapp Facebook: https://facebook.com/bufferapp Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@buffer