Unlike most tools in this directory, Slack doesn’t use the standard Toolbox connection flow. Instead, you invite your worker directly to your Slack workspace using their email address — and they handle the rest.
What Workers Can Do in Slack
- Respond to @mentions in public and private channels
- Participate in threads with full context awareness
- Receive direct messages for 1-on-1 conversations
- Maintain conversation context within each thread
Setup & Configuration
For the complete setup guide, including step-by-step instructions, a video walkthrough, and troubleshooting tips:Slack Setup Guide
Full guide to connecting your worker to Slack →
Quick Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Connection type | Workspace invite (not Toolbox) |
| Setup time | ~10 minutes |
| Auth method | Automated via workspace invite |
| Per-worker setup | Yes — each worker needs a separate invite |
Key Things to Know
Slack is a channel, not a tool
Slack is a channel, not a tool
You don’t add Slack through Settings → Toolbox like other integrations. Instead, you invite your worker to Slack using their email — just like inviting a human teammate. See the full setup guide for details.
Workers set themselves up
Workers set themselves up
After you send the Slack invite, your worker handles everything — sign-up, verification, and app installation. The whole process takes about 10 minutes. You’ll get email updates along the way, and you’ll know it’s done when the worker updates their Slack profile picture.
Workers only respond when @mentioned
Workers only respond when @mentioned
Workers don’t monitor all messages in a channel. You must @mention them to get a response. In threads, they read the full thread context once mentioned.
Workers always reply in threads
Workers always reply in threads
To keep channels clean, workers automatically reply in threads rather than posting top-level messages.
Tool Permissions
Learn how tool permissions work across your workforce