Slack
Team collaboration platform with built-in AI and integrations
What is Slack?
Try SlackSlack is a team collaboration platform that acts as a hub for your work, apps, and AI. With Slackbot and an agentic platform, you can connect tools across your tech stack and route requests to specialized agents directly inside Slack. You can also use AI-powered workflows to trigger agent responses and update records as part of everyday teamwork.
What does Slackbot do in Slack?
Slackbot helps orchestrate work with AI and agents by integrating apps and agents into Slackbot, so Slack can act as the front door to your tech stack. Instead of switching between dashboards, Slackbot can route requests to specialized agents and send results back into your workflow.
Can I connect my existing apps and bring real-time data into Slack?
Yes. Slack lets you connect to 2,600+ apps to bring real-time data into conversations, and it helps give AI agents the context they need to jump in and help. Slack also provides code channels where teams and agents can collaborate while building.
How does Slack provide context for AI agents while protecting my data?
Slack uses its Real-Time Search API and a Slack-authorized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to give apps and agents access to rich conversational data in Slack. The goal is to enable more intelligent responses while keeping your data secure.
Is it possible to automate tasks in Slack without writing code?
Yes. Slack supports automation so anyone can trigger tasks by click, and you can also use AI-powered workflows to trigger agent responses and update records. Developers can further customize automation and workflows by code if needed.
How does Slack handle security for AI and connected apps?
Slack includes enterprise-grade security with governance, risk management, and compliance features, along with strict admin controls like single sign-on, enterprise mobility management, and data loss prevention. This is designed to help keep your data private when using AI and connected apps.
Can developers build custom app and agent experiences in Slack?
Yes. Slack provides a developer toolkit including Slack CLI for lifecycle management and Bolt for application development, along with building blocks like block kit and work objects. Developers can run backend services, connect via Heroku, or build modular components that plug into Slack.