> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.crew.you/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.crew.you/messenger-channels/slack.md).

# Slack

Connect Crew to your Slack workspace and chat with your AI assistant directly in Slack.

## Setup Guide

### Step 1: Install the Crew App

1. Go to **Messengers** in the Crew web app
2. Click **Connect** next to Slack
3. You'll be redirected to Slack's authorization page
4. Select your **workspace**
5. Review the permissions and click **Allow**

### Step 2: Start Chatting

1. After authorization, you'll be redirected back to Crew
2. Open Slack and find **Crew** in your direct messages (Apps section)
3. Send any message to start chatting

## Usage Examples

> "Check my calendar and tell me what meetings I have today."

> "Search the web for competitor analysis templates and summarize the best ones."

> "Read my latest emails from the finance team and create a summary."

> \[Upload a spreadsheet] "Analyze this sales data and create a chart showing monthly trends."

## Features

* **Direct messaging**: Private DM channel with Crew
* **File sharing**: Send and receive files (documents, images, spreadsheets)
* **Audio transcription**: Send voice clips for automatic transcription
* **Rich formatting**: Crew's responses use Slack-compatible formatting
* **File uploads**: Crew can send generated documents directly as Slack file attachments

## Practical Workflow Examples

### Morning Routine

> "Give me a quick rundown: today's calendar, any urgent emails, and the weather."

### Meeting Prep

> "I have a meeting with Acme Corp in 30 minutes. Find their latest news, check my email history with them, and summarize."

### Quick Research

> "Find 3 recent articles about AI regulation in the EU and give me the key takeaways."

## Important Notes

* Crew is installed as a **workspace app** but communicates only via DM — it doesn't read or post in public channels
* Each Slack user in My Files links to their own Crew account
* Workspace admin approval may be required depending on your Slack settings

## Disconnecting

Go to **Messengers** in the Crew web app and click **Disconnect** next to Slack. You can also remove the Crew app from your Slack workspace settings.