Send sharing images from Notion through Instagram DM
Keep an image and its sharing context together in Notion, then ask Notis to send it in the right Instagram conversation.
Trigger
Page Created
Triggers when a new Notion page is created. Customer optionally scopes with at most one of: - data_source_id: new row in this data source - parent_page_id: new sub-page under this page (immediate parent only) With neither set, fires for any new page in the workspace the integration has access to. Notion sends ~60s aggregation latency on most events.
Action
Send Image
Send an image via instagram dm to a specific user.
Why this helps
Finding and sending the right image later adds small steps that make simple follow-ups easier to forget.
- Connects a selected visual with its sharing context.
- Reduces repeated image hunting before a DM.
- Makes a prepared visual follow-up easier to complete.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notion and Instagram to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation prompt asking Notis to send the image from a new Notion sharing item to its intended Instagram recipient.
- 3Select the Notion Page Created trigger for the sharing location and choose a reporting channel.
- 4Test with one real image and an appropriate recipient.
Questions about this workflow
Can this send any file from Notion?
The Instagram action sends an image through DM. Use an image asset that the connected setup can access.
Does this post the image publicly?
No. This action sends the image in a direct message to a specific Instagram user.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Notion to Instagram. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Notion triggers
Instagram actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Carousel Container
Create a draft carousel post with multiple images/videos before publishing.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Media Container
Create a draft media container for photos/videos/reels before publishing.
All Page Events
Triggers when any Notion page is created or updated across the workspace.
Create Post
Publish a draft media container to instagram (final publishing step).
Comment Created
Triggers when a new comment is created in Notion. Optional `page_id` filter scopes to comments on a specific page. When omitted, fires for any new comment in the workspace the integration has access to. Requires the 'Read comments' capability on the Notion integration. If a connection was authorized before that capability was enabled, the user must re-authorize the connection for comment events to flow.
Get Conversation
Get details about a specific instagram dm conversation (participants, etc).
New Comment
Triggers when a new comment is added to a specified Notion block or page.
Get Post Comments
Get comments on an instagram post.
Database Created
Triggers when a new Notion database (the container) is created. A database is the post-2025-09-03 container that holds one or more data sources. This trigger fires for the container's creation event (`database.created`), distinct from `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` which fires when a new data source is added to an existing database. Most customers calling Notion's `POST /v1/databases` (the legacy API) or creating a database via the Notion UI will see this event. Adding a new data source to an existing database fires `data_source.created` instead — use `NOTION_DATASOURCE_CREATED` for that. Notion's payload puts `entity.type: "block"` (the container is a `child_database` block in the content tree) and `entity.id` is the database id.
Get Post Insights
Get instagram post insights/analytics (impressions, reach, engagement, etc.).
Data Source Created
Triggers when a new Notion data source is created. Fires workspace-wide. The payload's `data.parent` carries the data source's tree parent (typically the teamspace) for downstream filtering. A single template-based database creation can fire multiple `data_source.created` events at once — one per data source the template instantiates.
Get Post Status
Check the processing status of a draft post container.
Data Source Schema Updated
Triggers when a Notion data source's schema is updated. Fires on column add / remove / rename. Payload includes `data.updated_properties: [{id, name, action}]` so consumers can discriminate the kind of change downstream. Optional `data_source_id` filter scopes to schema changes on a single data source. When omitted, fires for any schema change in the workspace the integration has access to. Note: adding a column also fires `page.properties_updated` once per existing row in the data source. Customers wanting a single structural-change signal should use this trigger.
Get User Info
Get instagram user info including profile details and statistics.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Notion and Instagram, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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