> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.missio.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Slack

> Connect Missio with Slack to automate workflows and manage team communications

## Overview

The Slack integration enables both the Missio Agent and Co-Pilot to monitor conversations, automate tasks, and manage communications across your Slack workspace, while maintaining context with other integrated tools.

## Available Tools

### Agent Capabilities

<Info>
  The Missio Agent can autonomously monitor Slack channels and DMs, taking
  actions based on conversations and configured rules.
</Info>

**Message Management:**

* Monitor channel conversations
* Track thread discussions
* Handle direct messages
* Manage channel notifications
* Create and update channel topics
* Pin/unpin messages
* Set reminders
* Archive conversations

**Automation Rules:**

* Auto-create tasks from messages
* Auto-route questions to right teams
* Auto-respond to common queries
* Create follow-up tasks in Linear/Jira
* Sync updates across platforms
* Tag relevant team members
* Schedule follow-ups

### Co-Pilot Commands

<Info>
  Use natural language commands in Slack or the Co-Pilot interface to manage
  workflows and take actions across your integrated tools.
</Info>

**Slack Actions:**

# Channel Management

"Create a new channel for the Q4 planning"
"Archive the completed-projects channel"
"Add the design team to #product-feedback"

# Message Actions

"Send a message to #engineering about the deployment status"
"Remind me to follow up on Sarah's question in 2 hours"
"Find all messages about the API migration"

# Cross-Platform Actions

"Create a Linear ticket from this thread"
"Schedule a meeting with everyone in this channel"
"Update the HubSpot deal mentioned in this conversation"

# Information Retrieval

"Summarize this thread"
"Find related documentation for this issue"
"Show me similar past conversations"

## Sample Workflows

### 1. Task Creation

When: Someone mentions a bug or feature request
Agent will:

1. Detect task-worthy messages
2. Create ticket in Linear/Jira
3. Add relevant context and screenshots
4. Notify appropriate team members
5. Add thread link to the ticket

### 2. Meeting Coordination

When: Meeting discussion happens in Slack
Agent will:

1. Detect scheduling intent
2. Check calendar availability
3. Create calendar event
4. Send invites to mentioned participants
5. Add meeting context from the thread

### 3. Knowledge Management

When: Using Co-Pilot
You can say:
"Manage information by:

* Saving important messages to Notion
* Creating documentation from discussions
* Organizing threads by topic
* Setting up automated summaries"

## Setup Instructions

1. Go to Missio Settings → Integrations
2. Select "Slack" from communication providers
3. Authorize the Slack workspace connection
4. Configure Agent rules and Co-Pilot preferences

<Note>
  The Slack integration requires specific workspace permissions to monitor
  channels and perform actions. Review the permissions carefully during setup.
</Note>

## Best Practices

* Set clear channel naming conventions
* Configure notification preferences by channel
* Use thread bookmarking for important discussions
* Set up automated routing rules
* Maintain organized channel structure

## Limitations

* API rate limits apply
* Some actions require Slack admin approval
* Historical message access depends on Slack plan
* Channel member limits may apply
* Bot permissions follow workspace settings

Need help? Contact our support team or visit our [community forum](https://discord.gg/9CwnRH2Bgt).