Instagram DMs Integration Guide

Aug 11, 2025

Summary

  • The meeting provided a step-by-step walkthrough for integrating an N8N AI agent with Instagram DMs using ManyChat, with references to freely available templates and community resources.
  • Key steps covered include connecting Instagram to ManyChat, importing the ManyChat X N8N template, and configuring N8N nodes and responses.
  • Trigger and testing procedures were detailed, ensuring the automation works for every incoming message.
  • Attendees were encouraged to join the school.com/omnifusion community for additional resources and support.

Action Items

  • (No due date – Owner unspecified): Set up Instagram account connection in ManyChat.
  • (No due date – Owner unspecified): Import and configure the ManyChat X N8N template from school.com/omnifusion.
  • (No due date – Owner unspecified): Complete App Script setup using the provided step-by-step guide in the community.
  • (No due date – Owner unspecified): Test agent integration by sending messages to verify response flow.
  • (No due date – Owner unspecified): Adjust trigger settings in ManyChat to ensure automation triggers for every message.

ManyChat and Instagram DM Integration Setup

  • Step-by-step process was presented for integrating an N8N AI agent with Instagram DMs using ManyChat.
  • Users must connect their Instagram account to ManyChat through settings and import a provided ManyChat X N8N template.
  • The automation flow includes a 10-second wait after messages to allow batch replies and a customizable follow-up message if the contact does not respond.
  • Guidance was given for replacing an app script, with a tutorial available in the community for detailed steps.

N8N Workflow and Testing

  • Instructions were provided for setting up and linking N8N webhook and response nodes.
  • Configuration details included setting webhook methods, response mapping, and connecting input expressions for message, session ID, and agent memory.
  • Users were shown how to test the integration by sending a message through Instagram and verifying the full response loop through ManyChat and N8N execution logs.
  • The setup was finalized by toggling the workflow live, updating URLs, and confirming agent response behavior.

Trigger Settings and Final Validation

  • Users were instructed to modify trigger settings in ManyChat to ensure automation runs for every message rather than only once every 24 hours.
  • A final agent test was demonstrated to confirm successful integration and live operation.

Decisions

  • Use of provided community templates for setup — Leveraged to simplify and standardize the integration process.

Open Questions / Follow-Ups

  • None identified during the meeting; all necessary procedures and resources were referenced as being available in the school.com/omnifusion community.