Block 1 - Sticky Note
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Reply to Instagram DMs with keyword-based affiliate links via Meta Graph API
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1. Workflow Overview
This n8n workflow is an automated Instagram DM responder that checks messages and replies with affiliate links based on keywords. It runs on a schedule (every 15 minutes) or can be triggered manual...
Best for
- Lead Nurturing automation workflows
- AI Chatbot automation workflows
- advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates
Tools used
n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches
Source and attribution
This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Mihajlo.
Original n8n.io source1.1 Workflow description
- Title
- Reply to Instagram DMs with keyword-based affiliate links via Meta Graph API
- Workflow name
- Reply to Instagram DMs with keyword-based affiliate links via Meta Graph API
This n8n workflow is an automated Instagram DM responder that checks messages and replies with affiliate links based on keywords.
It runs on a schedule (every 15 minutes) or can be triggered manually. First, it loads configuration values such as the Meta access token and Instagram user ID. It then fetches conversations from all Instagram DM folders (Inbox, General, Pending, and Message Requests), merges them, and removes duplicates.
Each conversation is processed one by one. The workflow retrieves messages and loads two local files: one containing previously replied message IDs, and another containing product definitions with keywords and affiliate URLs.
For each message, it skips those already replied to or sent by the account itself. It then checks if the message text contains any defined keyword. If a match is found, it prepares a reply using the corresponding product link.
The workflow sends the reply through the Meta Graph API and immediately logs the message ID to prevent duplicate responses in future runs.
Overall, it automates repetitive DM replies, supports multiple products via keyword matching, and ensures messages are only handled once.
1.2 Logical Blocks
This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.
2. Block-by-Block Analysis
Block 2 - Sticky Note1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 3 - Sticky Note2
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 4 - Sticky Note3
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 5 - Sticky Note4
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 6 - Schedule Trigger
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 1.2
Block 7 - Start Monitoring
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 8 - Configure Global Settings
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.3
Block 9 - Get Inbox Conversations
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.1
Block 10 - Get General Conversations
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.1
Block 11 - Get Pending Conversations
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.1
Block 12 - Get Message Requests
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.1
Block 13 - Merge All Conversations1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
- Config choices
- Version 2.1
Block 14 - Merge All Conversations2
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
- Config choices
- Version 2.1
Block 15 - Merge All Conversations
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
- Config choices
- Version 2.1
Block 16 - Parse Conversations
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 17 - Split Conversations
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 18 - Get Messages
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.1
Block 19 - Read DM History
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.readWriteFile - readWriteFile
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 20 - Read products.json
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.readWriteFile - readWriteFile
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 21 - Filter New DMs
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 22 - Check If Should Reply
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.if - if
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 23 - Split DMs
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 24 - NoOp - Skip
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
- Config choices
- Version 1
Showing the first 24 of 28 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.
3. Summary Table
| Workflow | Reply to Instagram DMs with keyword-based affiliate links via Meta Graph API |
|---|---|
| Complexity | advanced |
| Nodes | 28 |
| Categories | Lead Nurturing, AI Chatbot |
| Author | Mihajlo |
| Published | 18 Apr 2026 |
4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch
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1. Download the workflow JSON
Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/15130/15130.json as the source template for this automation.
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2. Import the template into n8n
Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
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3. Configure credentials and variables
Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
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4. Test with sample data
Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
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5. Activate and monitor
Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.
5. General Notes & Resources
Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.
Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.
Frequently asked questions
What does Reply to Instagram DMs with keyword-based affiliate links via Meta Graph API do?
This n8n workflow is an automated Instagram DM responder that checks messages and replies with affiliate links based on keywords. It runs on a schedule (every 15 minutes) or can be triggered manual...
What do I need before importing this workflow?
Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.
Can I customize this workflow?
Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Lead Nurturing, AI Chatbot use case.