Automate Instagram Comment-to-DM with Slack Alerts

Auto-send a DM with your link when someone comments “DM” on your Instagram post or reel, reply “Check link in DM,” and alert your team in Slack for other comments.

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Created by Abhijeet Singh

Installed by 9 users

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Instagram for Business
Instant Trigger
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    • dm
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      Send links in DM
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      Reply with check link in DM
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      Notify team in Slack
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Automate Instagram Comment-to-DM with Slack Alerts

Automate Instagram Comment-to-DM with Slack Alerts

Introduction

Turn Instagram engagement into action: instantly DM links to interested commenters and loop in your team for everything else. ✅

Trigger Event

A new comment is posted on your Instagram Business post or reel.

Actions

  • If the comment text is exactly “DM”, the user receives an instant Instagram DM containing your link. The original comment gets a quick reply: “Check link in DM,” confirming delivery.

  • If the comment is anything else, your team is notified in Slack with the comment details so they can respond personally or qualify the lead.

Benefits

  • ✔️ Faster responses to interested users without manual work

  • ✔️ Keep comments clean with a clear “Check link in DM” reply

  • ✔️ Ensure no comment is missed thanks to Slack alerts

  • ✔️ Save time, reduce copy-paste errors, and boost conversion from posts and reels

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this template do and who is it for?

This template automates a specific workflow by connecting multiple apps and removing manual steps. It’s useful for anyone who wants to save time, reduce errors, and streamline repetitive tasks using automation.

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