Publish an Instagram draft after Slack approval
Move a reviewed post live when your team gives an explicit go-ahead in Slack.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Action
Create Post
Publish a draft media container to instagram (final publishing step).
Why this helps
A finished and approved post can still be delayed when publishing requires another app switch and manual step.
- Makes the final publishing step easier to complete after approval.
- Keeps a deliberate review decision in Slack.
- Reduces the chance of an approved post waiting indefinitely.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Instagram to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation in plain language that publishes the referenced Instagram draft only when a Slack message clearly gives final approval.
- 3Choose the Slack channel-message trigger, set a run-report channel, and test with a prepared draft that is approved for publication.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a draft first?
No. It publishes an existing draft media container; prepare and review the draft before triggering final approval.
Can I use a reaction as approval?
This setup uses a channel-message trigger. Keep the final publishing approval explicit in the message.
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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