AI Cold DM

Generates and sends AI-powered personalized Direct Messages from a user’s profile page.

What It Does

1. Takes a screenshot of the profile (for logging)
2. Extracts username, full name, and bio from the profile page
3. Clicks the Message button on the profile
4. Waits for the DM screen to load
5. Sends profile context to an AI provider for personalized message generation
6. Types the message with human-like simulation
7. Sends the message
8. Verifies delivery (input emptied + send button disappeared)
9. Optionally returns to the profile page
10. Logs the action for tracking

Supported AI Providers

Provider	Models Available
OpenAI	GPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-4 Vision Preview
Claude (Anthropic)	Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus, Claude 3 Sonnet
DeepSeek	DeepSeek Chat, DeepSeek Reasoner
Gemini (Google)	Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash, Gemini Pro Vision
Groq	Llama 3.1 70B, Mixtral 8x7B
Custom	Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint

Configuration Options

Option	Type	Description
Account	Select	Account for logging and screenshot storage
Provider	Select	AI provider to use
API Key	Password	Your API key (stored securely in node)
Model	Select	AI model (options depend on provider)
Custom Model Name	Text	For custom model names (when “Custom” selected)
Custom Endpoint URL	Text	For custom providers (OpenAI-compatible format)
Prompt	Textarea	Instructions for AI message generation (up to 8000 chars)
Min Length	Number	Minimum message length in words (default: 3)
Max Length	Number	Maximum message length in words (default: 500)
Blacklist	Textarea	Words to avoid, one per line
Enable Typing Simulation	Checkbox	Type like a human (recommended)
Typing Preset	Select	Fast, Normal, Slow, Human, or Custom
Custom Typing Config	Object	Min/max delay, chars per word (for Custom preset)
Go Back After Sending	Checkbox	Return to profile page after sending (default: on)
Wait After	Number	Seconds to wait after sending (default: 1.0)

Typing Presets

Preset	Speed	Realism
Fast	Quick	Low
Normal	Moderate	Medium
Slow	Slow	High
Human	Variable	Very High
Custom	Configurable	Configurable

Features

Feature	Description
Profile Context	AI uses username, full name, and bio to personalize the DM
Text-Only Generation	No screenshot sent to AI — profile data extracted via XML for speed
Multi-Provider Support	6 AI providers + custom endpoints
Human-Like Typing	Configurable typing simulation with natural delays
Auto-Retry	Automatic retry on API failures (3 attempts, exponential backoff)
Blacklist Filtering	Avoid specific words in generated messages
Length Validation	Ensures messages meet min/max word requirements
Send Verification	Confirms message was sent (input emptied + send button gone)
Go Back	Optionally returns to profile page after sending
Action Logging	Logs all DMs to JSONL file for tracking
Screenshot Storage	Saves profile screenshots for reference

Data Storage

Data	Location
Profile Screenshots	Accounts/{account}/dms/cold/
DM Log	Accounts/{account}/dms/dm_log.jsonl

Log Entry Format

{
  "type": "cold_dm",
  "target_username": "john_doe",
  "dm_text": "Generated DM text",
  "provider": "openai",
  "model": "gpt-4o-mini",
  "success": true,
  "account": "your_account",
  "screenshot": "/path/to/screenshot.jpg",
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}

Output

Returns:

• success: Whether the DM was sent
• provider: AI provider used
• model: Model used
• dm_text: The generated DM text
• target_username: Target user’s username
• screenshot: Path to saved profile screenshot
• duration: Execution time in seconds

Requirements

• API key for chosen provider
• Internet connection
• Must be on the target user’s profile page
• Target profile must have a “Message” button visible

When to Use

• Sending personalized outreach DMs at scale
• Cold outreach for business, networking, or collaborations
• Initiating conversations based on profile context
• Avoiding generic copy-paste DMs

Example Prompt

Write a short, friendly and personalized DM for this Instagram user.
Keep it casual, 1-3 sentences max. Do not use hashtags or emojis excessively.
Reference something from their bio if relevant. Be genuine.
Return ONLY the message text.

Tips

• Customize your prompt to match your outreach goal and tone
• Use blacklist to avoid words that might seem spammy
• Enable typing simulation for more human-like behavior
• Keep messages short (1-3 sentences) for higher response rates
• Start with GPT-4o Mini or DeepSeek Chat for cost efficiency
• Monitor logs to review what DMs are being sent
• Use “Go Back After Sending” to chain with other workflow modules