Instagram
Slack
integromat

An automated workflow using integromat

Connects Instagram + Slack

Send your Instagram photos and videos to Slack as messages

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Instagram and Slack

It can be build using Integromat, a no-code workflow automation tool. Integromat allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Instagram and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than integromat:

Diagram

Send your Instagram photos and videos to Slack as messages
Workflow diagram: Instagram + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Instagram

Instagram

Watch Media in Instagram

Triggers when new media is added.

Then these actions happen in Slack and Slack

Instagram

Download Media in Instagram

Downloads media.

Slack

Upload a File in Slack

Creates or uploads a file.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send your Instagram photos and videos to Slack as messages.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Instagram and Slack to Make.com.

  • Create Make.com account.

    Create Make.com account.

    Create Make.com account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Instagram to Make.com.

    Connect Instagram to Make.com.

    Give Make.com access to your Instagram account, using Instagram credentials.

  • Connect Slack to Make.com.

    Connect Slack to Make.com.

    Give Make.com access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Make.com.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Instagram

    Set up a Trigger action for Instagram

    Choose the following trigger: Watch Media (Triggers when new media is added.).

  • Then set up an Action for Instagram

    Then set up an Action for Instagram

    Choose this action: Download Media (Downloads media.).

  • Then set up another Action for Slack

    Then set up another Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Upload a File (Creates or uploads a file.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Instagram and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Send your Instagram photos and videos to Slack as messages!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

    zapierpabbly-connectalbato
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Slack

    New reaction added

    Triggers when a reaction (aka reactji) is added to a message in a public #channel.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Instagram

    Download media

    Downloads media.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Instagram

    Api request (beta)

    This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Instagram

    Get media

    Returns details about the media.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Instagram

    Get album media

    Returns all media files from the album.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Instagram

    Get single media

    Get specific media post.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect
  • Instagram

    List media

    List all media of the user.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect

Apps you need

Slack

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.

Make.com

Make.com

Automation Platforms

Integromat now Make! A workflow automation service.

Make.com (Integromat) is a powerful automation tool that enables users to connect their favorite apps, services, and devices without any coding skills. With its unique features, users can automate even complex integrations easily and efficiently, saving time and effort. Integromat allows to connect apps and automate processes in a few clicks.