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Agents read Slackbot at once. Changes and sends are held for a person's approval by default.

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About Slackbot

Slackbot gives agents workspace-wide read access to a Slack workspace on behalf of the installing user - search messages and files, browse channel and thread history, and look up users and channels - while continuing to post and react as the bot. Includes direct messages and user email addresses so agents can search across DMs and resolve users by email.

What an agent can do in Slackbot

Every Slackbot action is classed by the platform as a read, a change or a send. Reads run at once. Changes and sends are held for a person by default.

Runs at once (reads)

Looks things up in Slackbot without asking first. 40 actions.

  • Fetch conversation historyFetches a chronological list of messages and events from a specified Slack conversation, accessible by the authenticated user/bot, with options for pagination and time range filtering. IMPORTANT LIMIT
  • Find channelsFind channels in a Slack workspace by any criteria - name, topic, purpose, or description. Returns channel IDs (C*/G* prefixed) required by most Slack tools — always resolve names to IDs here before p
  • Find usersFind users in a Slack workspace by any criteria - email, name, display name, or other text. Includes optimized email lookup for exact email matches. Zero results may reflect email visibility restricti
  • Get Slack List itemFetches a single item (row) from a Slack List via `slackLists.items.info`. Returns the row's `column_id`-keyed typed values along with metadata about the parent List. Set `include_is_subscribed` to al
  • Get unread messages from userRetrieves unread direct messages from a specific user by opening their DM conversation, checking for unread messages, and fetching message history since the last read timestamp. Use this action when y
  • List all channelsLists conversations available to the user with various filters and search options. Always use resolved `channel_id` (not display names) for downstream operations, as names may be non-unique. The `crea
  • List all usersRetrieves a paginated list of all users with profile details, status, and team memberships in a Slack workspace; data may not be real-time. Filter response fields `is_bot`, `is_app_user`, and `deleted
  • List available workspacesList Slack workspaces where both the connection and target user have access. Returns each workspace's team_id and name. Use this when: (1) the user references a workspace by name, (2) a user-specific
  • List Slack List itemsLists the rows (items) in a Slack List via `slackLists.items.list`. Each row exposes `column_id`-keyed typed values (e.g. `rich_text`, `select`, `user`, `date`, `number`); the legacy `key`/`value` fie
  • List unread channel messagesLists all unread messages in a specified Slack channel for the authenticated user. This action fetches messages that have been posted since the user's last read position in the channel. Use this actio
  • Lookup Canvas SectionsLooks up section IDs in a Slack Canvas for use with targeted edit operations. Section IDs are needed for insert_after, insert_before, delete, and section-specific replace operations.
  • Search all contentTool to search all messages and files. Use when you need unified content search across channels and files in one call. Results are scoped to content visible to the authenticated token; missing hits in
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  • Search messagesWorkspace‑wide Slack message search with date ranges and filters. Use `query` modifiers (e.g., in:#channel, from:@user, before/after:YYYY-MM-DD), sorting (score/timestamp), and pagination.
  • Fetch item reactionsFetches reactions for a Slack message, file, or file comment. Exactly one identifier path must be provided: `channel`+`timestamp`, `file`, or `file_comment`. Mixing identifiers (e.g., providing both `
  • Retrieve conversation repliesRetrieves replies to a specific parent message in a Slack conversation, using the channel ID and the parent message's timestamp (`ts`). Note: The parent message in the response contains metadata (repl
  • Fetch team infoFetches comprehensive metadata about the current Slack team, or a specified team if the provided ID is accessible.
  • Lookup users by emailRetrieves the Slack user object for an active user by their registered email address; requires the users:read.email OAuth scope. Fails with 'users_not_found' if the email is unregistered, the user is
  • Fetch bot user informationFetches information for a specified, existing Slack bot user; will not work for regular user accounts or other integration types.
  • Retrieve call informationRetrieves a point-in-time snapshot of a specific Slack call's information.
  • Get reminder informationRetrieves detailed information for an existing Slack reminder specified by its ID; this is a read-only operation.
  • Get remote fileRetrieve information about a remote file added to Slack via the files.remote API. Does not work for standard Slack-hosted file uploads.
  • Retrieve team profile detailsRetrieves all profile field definitions for a Slack team, optionally filtered by visibility, to understand the team's profile structure.
  • Get team DND statusRetrieves a user's current Do Not Disturb status.
  • Retrieve user presenceRetrieves a Slack user's current real-time presence (e.g., 'active', 'away') to determine their availability, noting this action does not provide historical data or status reasons.
  • List conversationsList conversations (channels/DMs) accessible to a specified user (or the authenticated user if no user ID is provided), respecting shared membership for non-public channels. Returns conversation IDs (
  • List team custom emojisRetrieves all custom emojis for the Slack workspace (image URLs or aliases), not standard Unicode emojis; does not include usage statistics or creation dates.
  • List Slack filesLists files and their metadata within a Slack workspace, filterable by user, channel, timestamp, or type; returns metadata only, not file content. Results are limited to files visible to the authentic
  • List pinned items in a channelRetrieves all messages and files pinned to a specified channel; the caller must have access to this channel.
  • List remindersLists all reminders with their details for the authenticated Slack user; returns an empty array if no reminders exist (valid state, not an error). Reminder text is not unique—perform client-side match
  • List remote filesRetrieve information about a team's remote files.
  • List all users in a user groupRetrieves a list of all user IDs within a specified Slack user group, with an option to include users from disabled groups.
  • List user groupsLists user groups in a Slack workspace, including user-created and default groups; results for large workspaces may be paginated.
  • List user reactionsLists all reactions added by a specific user to messages, files, or file comments in Slack, useful for engagement analysis when the item content itself is not required. Results are paginated; check `r
  • Retrieve conversation informationRetrieves metadata for a Slack conversation by ID (e.g., name, purpose, creation date, with options for member count/locale), excluding message content. The `channel` parameter is effectively required
  • Get conversation membersRetrieves a paginated list of active member IDs (not names, emails, or presence) for a specified Slack public channel, private channel, DM, or MPIM. Returns only user IDs; use a user-lookup tool to en
  • Retrieve user DND statusRetrieves a Slack user's current Do Not Disturb (DND) status to determine their availability before interaction; any specified user ID must be a valid Slack user ID.
  • Retrieve detailed file informationRetrieves detailed metadata and paginated comments for a specific Slack file ID; does not download file content.
  • Retrieve detailed user informationRetrieves comprehensive information for a valid Slack user ID, excluding message history and channel memberships. Sensitive fields like `email` and `phone` require the `users:read.email` scope and may
  • Retrieve user profile informationRetrieves profile information for a specified Slack user (defaults to the authenticated user if `user` ID is omitted); a provided `user` ID must be valid. Sensitive fields like email and phone may be
  • Search Slack filesSearch files visible to the connected Slack user by text and modifiers.

Held for approval by default (changes and sends)

Held for a person's approval by default. The approval is recorded and the action is sent once, never twice, with 10 seconds to undo. 59 actions.

  • Add reaction to messageAdds a specified emoji reaction to an existing message in a Slack channel, identified by its timestamp; does not remove or retrieve reactions.
  • Create a reminderCreates a Slack reminder with specified text and time; time accepts Unix timestamps, seconds from now, or natural language (e.g., 'in 15 minutes', 'every Thursday at 2pm').
  • Create Slack CanvasCreates a new Slack Canvas with the specified title and optional content.
  • Create Slack ListCreates a new Slack List via `slackLists.create`. Provide a `name` and, optionally, a `description_blocks` description and a `schema` of typed columns. You can instead copy an existing List's structur
  • Create Slack List itemCreates a new item (row) in a Slack List via `slackLists.items.create`. Set initial cell values with `initial_fields`; text columns require Block Kit `rich_text` (a plain string is wrapped automatical
  • Delete Slack CanvasDeletes a Slack Canvas permanently and irreversibly. Always confirm with the user before calling this tool.
  • Delete Slack List accessRevokes sharing access on a Slack List via `slackLists.access.delete`. Provide the `list_id` and EXACTLY ONE of `channel_ids` or `user_ids` (they are mutually exclusive) to remove access for those cha
  • Delete Slack List itemDeletes an item (row) from a Slack List via `slackLists.items.delete`. Identify the List with `list_id` and the row to remove with `id`. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Requires a user tok
  • Delete multiple Slack List itemsDeletes several items (rows) from a Slack List in one call via `slackLists.items.deleteMultiple`. This operation is ALL-OR-NOTHING: Slack returns a single `{"ok": true}` on success or `{"ok": false, "
  • Edit Slack CanvasEdits a Slack Canvas with granular control over content placement. Supports replace, insert (before/after/start/end) operations for flexible content management.
  • Remove reaction from itemRemoves an emoji reaction from a message, file, or file comment in Slack. Provide exactly one targeting method: channel+timestamp together, file, or file_comment. Mixing methods or omitting all return
  • Schedule messageSchedules a message to a Slack channel, DM, or private group for a future time (`post_at`), requiring `text`, `blocks`, or `attachments` for content; scheduling is limited to 120 days in advance.
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  • Send messagePosts a message to a Slack channel, DM, or private group. Provide exactly one visible content mode: `markdown_text` for normal Markdown content, or `blocks` for raw Slack Block Kit layouts. Use `fallb
  • Set Slack List accessGrants or sets sharing access on a Slack List via `slackLists.access.set`. Grant `read`, `write`, or `owner` access to either channels (`channel_ids`) or users (`user_ids`) — exactly one of the two is
  • Update Slack ListUpdates a Slack List's metadata via `slackLists.update`. Only the List's `name`, `description_blocks`, and `todo_mode` are editable here. The List to update is identified by its `id` (not `list_id`).
  • Update Slack List itemUpdates one or more cells in an EXISTING Slack List row via `slackLists.items.update`. Each cell is identified by `row_id` (an existing row ID matching `^Rec[A-Z0-9]{8,}$`) and `column_id` and carries
  • Update a Slack messageUpdates a Slack message by timestamp. Provide exactly one visible content mode: `markdown_text` for normal Markdown content, or `blocks` for raw Slack Block Kit layouts. Use `fallback_text` only with
  • Add call participantsRegisters new participants added to a Slack call.
  • Add a remote fileAdds a reference to an external file (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) to Slack for discovery and sharing, requiring a unique `external_id` and an `external_url` accessible by Slack.
  • Archive a Slack conversationArchives a Slack conversation by its ID, rendering it read-only and hidden while retaining history, ideal for cleaning up inactive channels; be aware that some channels (like #general or certain DMs)
  • Close conversation channelCloses a Slack direct message (DM) or multi-person direct message (MPDM) channel, removing it from the user's sidebar without deleting history; this action affects only the calling user's view.
  • Create channelInitiates a public or private channel-based conversation in a Slack workspace. Immediately creates the channel; invoke only after explicit user confirmation.
  • Create a Slack user groupCreates a new User Group (often referred to as a subteam) in a Slack workspace.
  • Customize URL unfurlCustomizes URL previews (unfurling) in a specific Slack message using a URL-encoded JSON in `unfurls` to define custom content or remove existing previews.
  • Delete a file by IDPermanently deletes an existing file from a Slack workspace using its unique file ID; this action is irreversible and also removes any associated comments or shares.
  • Delete file commentDeletes a specific comment from a file in Slack; this action is irreversible.
  • Delete a Slack reminderDeletes an existing Slack reminder, typically when it is no longer relevant or a task is completed; this operation is irreversible.
  • Delete a message from a chatDeletes a message, identified by its channel ID and timestamp, from a Slack channel, private group, or direct message conversation; the authenticated user or bot must be the original poster.
  • Delete scheduled chat messageDeletes a pending, unsent scheduled message from the specified Slack channel, identified by its `scheduled_message_id`.
  • Disable a Slack user groupDisables a specified, currently enabled Slack User Group by its unique ID, effectively archiving it by setting its 'date_delete' timestamp; the group is not permanently deleted and can be re-enabled.
  • Share file public urlEnables public sharing for an existing Slack file by generating a publicly accessible URL; this action does not create new files. Once enabled, the file is accessible to anyone with the URL — verify i
  • Enable a user groupEnables a disabled User Group in Slack using its ID, reactivating it for mentions and permissions; this action only changes the enabled status and cannot create new groups or modify other properties.
  • End a callEnds an ongoing Slack call, identified by its ID (obtained from `calls.add`), optionally specifying the call's duration.
  • Invite users to a Slack channelInvites users to an existing Slack channel using their valid Slack User IDs. Response is always HTTP 200; inspect `ok`, `error`, and `errors` fields to confirm users were added.
  • Join conversation by channel idJoins an existing Slack conversation (public channel, private channel, or multi-person direct message) by its ID, if the authenticated user has permission. Joining an already-joined channel returns a
  • Leave conversation channelLeaves a Slack conversation given its channel ID; fails if leaving as the last member of a private channel or if used on a Slack Connect channel.
  • Open DMOpens or resumes a Slack direct message (DM) or multi-person direct message (MPIM) by providing either user IDs or an existing channel ID. Returns `already_open=true` when the DM exists — treat as suc
  • Pin an item to a channelPins a message to a specified Slack channel; the message must not already be pinned.
  • Remove call participantsRegisters participants removed from a Slack call.
  • Remove remote fileRemoves the Slack reference to an external file (which must have been previously added via the remote files API), specified by either its `external_id` or `file` ID (one of which is required), without
  • Remove user from conversationRemoves a specified user from a Slack conversation (channel); the caller must have permissions to remove users and cannot remove themselves using this action.
  • Rename a conversationRenames a Slack channel, automatically adjusting the new name to meet naming conventions (e.g., converting to lowercase), which may affect integrations using the old name.
  • Reserve Slack file uploadReserve a temporary Slack upload URL without uploading bytes. Upload the exact bytes to the returned URL, then call Slack's files.completeUploadExternal method; Slack aborts reservations that are not
  • Revoke a file's public urlRevokes a Slack file's public URL, making it private; this is a no-op if not already public and is irreversible.
  • Send ephemeral messageSends an ephemeral message visible only to the specified `user` in a channel; other channel members cannot see it. Both the bot and the target user must be members of the specified channel.
  • Share a me message in a channelSends a 'me message' (e.g., '/me is typing') to a Slack channel, where it's displayed as a third-person user action; messages are plain text and the channel must exist and be accessible.
  • Set a conversation's purposeSets the purpose (a short description of its topic/goal, displayed in the header) for a Slack conversation; the calling user must be a member.
  • Set conversation read cursorMarks a message, specified by its timestamp (`ts`), as the most recently read for the authenticated user in the given `channel`, provided the user is a member of the channel and the message exists wit
  • Set conversation topicSets or updates the topic for a specified Slack conversation.
  • Set user presenceManually sets a user's Slack presence, overriding automatic detection; this setting persists across connections but can be overridden by user actions or Slack's auto-away (e.g., after 10 mins of inact
  • Share a remote file in channelsShares a remote file, which must already be registered with Slack, into specified Slack channels or direct message conversations.
  • Start callRegisters a new call in Slack using `calls.add` for third-party call integration; `created_by` is required if not using a user-specific token.
  • Unarchive channelReverses conversation archival.
  • Unpin message from channelUnpins a message, identified by its timestamp, from a specified channel if the message is currently pinned there; this operation is destructive.
  • Update call informationUpdates the title, join URL, or desktop app join URL for an existing Slack call identified by its ID.
  • Update an existing remote fileUpdates metadata or content details for an existing remote file in Slack; this action cannot upload new files or change the fundamental file type.
  • Update Slack user groupUpdates an existing Slack User Group, which must be specified by an existing `usergroup` ID, with new optional details such as its name, description, handle, or default channels.
  • Update user group membersReplaces all members of an existing Slack User Group with a new list of valid user IDs.
  • Upload or create a file in SlackUpload files, images, screenshots, documents, or any media to Slack channels or threads. Supports all file types including images (PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF), documents (PDF, DOCX, TXT), code files, and mor

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Changes and sends in Slackbot are held for a person's approval by default. The approval is recorded, and the action is sent once, never twice, with 10 seconds to undo.

How approvals work

Slackbot questions

Can an agent change data in Slackbot on its own?

Not by default. Changes and sends in Slackbot are held for a person's approval. The approval is recorded, and the action is sent once, never twice, with 10 seconds to undo.

What can an agent read in Slackbot?

This connector lists 40 read actions. Reads run at once, without waiting for approval.

How does Slackbot connect?

It connects with OAuth 2.0. Connectors are built and maintained by third-party developers; availability is confirmed during scoping.

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