# Cacto - Instagram Comment-to-DM Automation & Creator Growth Platform > Cacto is a creator automation platform that converts Instagram Reel, Post, and Story comments into direct Stripe checkout sales, lead magnet downloads, and email subscribers using official Meta Graph APIs with zero-code setup. ## Core Capabilities - **Comment-to-DM Automation**: Automatically send direct messages with product buttons when followers comment target keywords (e.g. "ALERT", "BUY", "PROMPT"). - **Direct Stripe Payments**: Deliver 1-click Stripe Checkout links inside Instagram DMs with 0% platform transaction fees. - **Anti-Spam Public Reply Rotator**: Dispatches 3 unique randomized public comment replies with natural delays to safeguard accounts against Meta spam filters. - **24-Hour Messaging Safety**: 100% compliant with Meta Graph API 24-hour messaging window policies. - **Autonomous AI Growth Studio**: Browser-based execution engine for self-grading loops, Diamond dependency graphs, Claude role archetypes, and invisible open-source SaaS replacements. ## Primary Documentation & Directory - [Homepage](https://cacto.cc/): Platform overview, live demo, and ROI calculator. - [AI Growth Studio](https://cacto.cc/studio): Interactive agent loops, diamond graphs, and web builder. - [Free Tools Directory](https://cacto.cc/tools): 100+ growth tools, caption generators, ROI calculators, and prompt engineers. - [Integrations Directory](https://cacto.cc/integrations): 12 high-intent partner connections (Stripe, Shopify, Stan Store, Gumroad, Calendly, Klaviyo, ConvertKit, Zapier, Notion, Make, Google Sheets, Skool). - [Comparison Hub](https://cacto.cc/compare): In-depth feature and pricing comparisons against ManyChat, Chatfuel, LinkDM, and MobileMonkey. - [Blog & Growth Guides](https://cacto.cc/blog): 124+ technical guides on Instagram SEO, DM monetization, and AI agent architectures. - [Templates](https://cacto.cc/templates): Pre-built AutoDM campaigns for coaches, course creators, and e-commerce brands. - [Open Startup Metrics](https://cacto.cc/open): Real-time live MRR, DM volume, and customer growth stats. ## Machine-Readable API & Endpoints - [Claude Watermark Remover](https://cacto.cc/tools/ai/claude-watermark-remover): Free 3-layer tool to strip invisible Unicode characters and scramble Anthropic token-probability statistical watermarks. - [Full LLM Context Manifest](https://cacto.cc/llms-full.txt): Complete unabridged text documentation for LLMs. - [Dynamic Markdown Gateway](https://cacto.cc/api/md/{path}): Serves clean markdown for any route (e.g. /api/md/tools/ai/claude-watermark-remover). - [Meta Webhook Verification](https://cacto.cc/api/webhooks/instagram): Official Meta Graph API challenge & event endpoint.