Get an Instagram account pulse from Slack
Ask in a Slack DM when you need an account check-in, and let Notis fetch Instagram account insights.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Action
Get User Insights
Get instagram account-level insights/analytics (profile views, reach, impressions, etc.).
Why this helps
Account metrics often take several steps to find, making quick check-ins easy to postpone.
- Makes account-level performance easier to request in the moment.
- Cuts down on dashboard hopping for a quick check-in.
- Keeps a lightweight metrics request close to your daily workflow.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Instagram to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation by asking Notis or through Automations in the portal, with a plain-language instruction to retrieve account insights when you request an Instagram pulse.
- 3Select the Slack DM trigger, choose a run-report channel, and test by sending Notis one real request.
Questions about this workflow
Can this run when I message Notis directly?
Yes. The Slack direct-message trigger catches DMs sent to a user across DM channels.
What does the Instagram action retrieve?
It retrieves account-level insights such as profile views, reach, and impressions.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Instagram. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack 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.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Post
Publish a draft media container to instagram (final publishing step).
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Get Conversation
Get details about a specific instagram dm conversation (participants, etc).
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Get Post Comments
Get comments on an instagram post.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Post Insights
Get instagram post insights/analytics (impressions, reach, engagement, etc.).
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get Post Status
Check the processing status of a draft post container.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Get User Info
Get instagram user info including profile details and statistics.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Instagram, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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