Check Instagram profile details from Slack
Ask about the connected Instagram profile in Slack and have Notis retrieve its current details for reference.
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
Get User Info
Get instagram user info including profile details and statistics.
Why this helps
Basic profile checks can interrupt focused work when they require a manual trip to Instagram.
- Makes a quick profile reference easier to get.
- Reduces context switching for routine account checks.
- Brings profile details into the discussion where they are needed.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Instagram to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create an automation with a plain-language instruction to retrieve Instagram profile information when requested in Slack.
- 3Select the Slack channel-message trigger, choose a channel for run reports, and test with one profile question.
Questions about this workflow
What information can the action return?
It can retrieve Instagram user profile details and statistics.
Can I use this for a different Instagram user?
The action retrieves information for the authenticated Instagram user.
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.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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