OpenReply: Open-Source Comment-to-DM Tool

OpenReply: Self-Hosted Comment-to-DM Solution

This memory captures information about OpenReply, an open-source alternative to tools like ManyChat for managing comment-to-DM funnels on Instagram.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Core Functionality: Replicates the core feature of paid tools: users comment a specific keyword on an Instagram post, and they instantly receive a Direct Message (DM) via the official Meta API.
• Open-Source & Self-Hosted: OpenReply is open-source and licensed under the MIT license, allowing for self-hosting without monthly fees.
• Cost-Effective: Eliminates monthly subscription costs associated with similar services.
• No Limits: Offers no seat limits and no plan caps, as it runs on your own infrastructure.
• Simultaneous Replies: Supports public and private replies firing at the same time, mirroring the functionality of paid tools.
• Technology Stack: Built on Next.js.
• Project Status: As of the capture date, it has 216 stars on its repository.

Value Proposition:

The creator suggests that users paying monthly for comment-to-DM services are essentially paying for a webhook, implying OpenReply offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution.

Call to Action:

• To receive the repository link, users are instructed to comment "chat" on the original Instagram post.

Technical Details:

• Video URL: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbWeFWXBdct/
• Instagram Post URL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbWeFWXBdct/
• Video Dimensions: 1080x1920
• Video Duration: 17.622 seconds
• Owner: Wassim Younes (@wassimyounes_)
• Owner ID: 61181962009
• Timestamp of Post: July 28, 2026, 21:09:33 UTC (Note: This is UTC, local time of capture is Aug 4, 2026, 11:05 PM)
• Likes: 319
• Video Views: 4,458
• Video Plays: 13,249
• First Comment: "Chat"
• Comments Count: 513

Recent Comments (as of capture):

• "Chat" by surendharan_ravi (Aug 4, 2026, 17:25:27 UTC)
• "🙌" by penkable (Aug 4, 2026, 16:56:30 UTC)
• "chat" by zhr___networkerror (Aug 4, 2026, 16:43:26 UTC)
• "Chat" by joao.marcosbd (Aug 4, 2026, 15:59:09 UTC)
• "Free" by immihirvaghani (Aug 4, 2026, 15:49:34 UTC)
• "go peep my yt it shows how to make 500x posts/day free. and I sent you the assets you’re all set big dawg" by wassimyounes_ (Aug 4, 2026, 17:25:32 UTC)

Music Information:

• Artist: Wassim Younes
• Song: Original audio
• Uses Original Audio: True