You're reading from Supercharge your Slack Productivity Discover hacks and tips for managing and automating your workflow with Slack and Slack bots

Product type Paperback

Published in Apr 2021

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781800569621

Length 300 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

Slack

Concepts

Real Time Communication

Author (1):

Moshe Markovich

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Table of Contents (17) Chapters

Preface

1. Section 1: Slack Overview

2. Chapter 1: Getting Started with Slack FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Slack Workspace

4. Chapter 3: Slack Features, Tips, and Tricks

5. Chapter 4: Onboarding Your Team to Slack

6. Chapter 5: Using Slack Externally with Live Chats, Guests, and Partners

7. Section 2: How to Use Third-Party Applications and Bots

8. Chapter 6: Your Workspace Slackbot

9. Chapter 7: Integrating Your Favorite Tools

10. Chapter 8: Automate Your Workflow with Zapier

11. Chapter 9: Slack API, Webhooks, Block Kit, and Sandboxes

12. Section 3: How to Build Your Own Bots

13. Chapter 10: Building Your Own Bot

14. Chapter 11: Buying, Building, and Outsourcing Your Bot

15. Chapter 12: Distributing Your App in the Slack App Directory

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What is the Slack App Directory?

The Slack App Directory is essentially your workspace's version of the App Store found on your smartphone. It's your go-to place for any and all apps you can utilize within your company's Slack workspace. The app directory has over 2,000 apps developed to assist you and your team throughout your Slack experience. By connecting your Slack account to the best tools and services already available on the market, you begin to build the most well-rounded workspace possible.

The Slack App Directory appears as shown in the following figure through your Slack application:

Figure 7.1 – The Slack App Directory through your Slack application

Slack understands that you have existing files, documents, contacts, and information stored elsewhere. So, why work out of multiple outlets when you can simplify the clutter and bring all of your tools into a communal space? Apps can be used for multiple purposes depending...