packages/docs/pages/apps/slack/connection.md

Slack

:::info This page explains the steps you need to follow to set up the Slack connection in Automatisch. If any of the steps are outdated, please let us know! :::

1. Go to the link to create an app on Slack API.
2. Select From scratch.
3. Enter App name.
4. Pick the workspace you would like to use with the Slack connection.
5. Click on Create App button.
6. Copy Client ID and Client Secret values and save them to use later.
7. Go to OAuth & Permissions page.
8. Copy OAuth Redirect URL from Automatisch and add it in Redirect URLs. Don't forget to save it after adding it by clicking Save URLs button!
9. Go to Bot Token Scopes and add chat:write.customize along with chat:write scope to enable the bot functionality.

:::warning HTTPS required!

Slack does not allow non-secure URLs in redirect URLs. Therefore, you will need to serve Automatisch via HTTPS protocol. :::

10. Paste Client ID and Client Secret values you have saved earlier and paste them into Automatisch as Consumer Key and Consumer Secret, respectively.
11. Click Submit button on Automatisch.
12. Now, you can start using the Slack connection with Automatisch.