Project Description
I need a small, self-hosted tool that read to the comments I receive on Instagram and, whenever a comment contains pre-defined keywords / all comments, immediately sends a personalised direct message back to that user. The scope is intentionally limited to Instagram only, but it must work on both reels and regular feed posts.
Here is the workflow I have in mind:
• The tool monitors every new comment on my account (reels + posts) through the official Instagram/Meta API or an equally compliant solution.
• When a comment includes one of my keyword triggers (I’ll maintain this keyword list through a simple dashboard or a JSON file), the system automatically pushes a DM template to the commenter.
• If no keyword is detected, nothing is sent.
• Basic logging is required so I can see which user was messaged, the matching keyword, and the time stamp.
A lightweight web interface where I can 1) update keywords, 2) edit the DM template, and 3) toggle the automation on/off will be plenty. Tech stack is flexible—Python (Flask/FastAPI), Node.js, or similar are all fine as long as the final solution respects Instagram’s rate limits and policy guidelines.
Deliverables
1. Source code with clear README for local or VPS deployment
2. Setup guide covering Meta App configuration, permissions, and access tokens
3. Brief video or screen-share walkthrough proving the tool in action on both reels and standard posts
I’ll test by posting comments that include (and exclude) the keywords and confirming that only the correct users receive the automated DMs.