---
title: "Instapaper actions for ActionClip"
canonical_url: "https://actionclip.app/actions/instapaper-app"
document_type: "app_integration"
official: true
action_count: 1
catalog_schema_version: 1
catalog_revision: "2026-10-03.1"
catalog_published_at: "2026-10-02T20:28:42Z"
---

# Instapaper actions for ActionClip

Use selected text with Instapaper directly from ActionClip.

> Official ActionClip integration. The actions below are independently selectable. Adding one does not add the others or create an Action Group.

## About Instapaper

Instapaper connects to ActionClip so you can send selected text without copying and pasting it manually.

## Available actions

| Action | Outcome |
| --- | --- |
| Save Link | Save the selected URL to Instapaper. |

## Integration details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Connection | Local app integration |
| Result | Opens or updates Instapaper |
| Configuration | Every action is enabled separately |
| Internet | Depends on how Instapaper is configured |

## How to use

1. Select the text you want to use.
2. Choose your Instapaper action from ActionClip.
3. ActionClip sends the selection to Instapaper and opens the app for you.

## Requirements

Enable Online Actions and save a personal Instapaper access token in this action's settings.

## Privacy

Sends the URL directly to Instapaper over HTTPS. The access token stays in the macOS Keychain.

Nothing is sent until the user clicks the action. ActionClip does not run this integration in the background.

## Links

- [HTML listing](https://actionclip.app/actions/instapaper-app)
- [Download action definition](https://actionclip.app/actions/instapaper-app.actionclip)
- [All Marketplace listings](https://actionclip.app/marketplace)