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An operating system for teams
An operating system for teams
385+ apps
400+ apps
Where people and apps work together
The Slack Platform
What can you do with the Slack Platform?
Slack API Features
Incoming Webhook
Slash Command
Bots
Notifications
Envoy App
Webhooks
Demo
● Format your response ● Digest, don’t spam
● Consider the use of Emojis
Tips and tricks
Slash Commands
Custom Slash Commands
The Outgoing Payload
Slash Command Endpoint
● Consider delayed responses
● Thoughtful slash commands naming
● Help users help themselves with /command help
Tips and Tricks
Bot Users
Bot Users and
The Real Time Messaging API
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Demo
Libraries and Tools
Botkit
● Support “feedback” and “help”
● Don’t DM everyone or spam
● Thoughtful onboarding
Tips and Tricks
Slack Apps
Add to Slack
The Slack App Directory
● Minimal scopes
● Thoughtful description
● ToS, support and install pages
Tips and Tricks
api.slack.comslack.com/apps
How Do I Get Started?
/questions
Thank You
Links and Resources
Slack App Directory - https://slack.com/apps
Slack API - https://api.slack.com/
Message Builder - https://api.slack.com/docs/formatting/builder
Libraries and Tools - https://api.slack.com/community
Slack Team | People building on the Slack Platform - http://dev4slack.xoxco.com/
Howdy | Botkit - https://howdy.ai/