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
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/
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