channels-reply

Post replies to existing messages via the npx dot-agents channels reply CLI.

3|Updated Nov 16, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #CLI #channels #reply #thread #message-id

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tnez/dot-agents --skill channels-reply

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: channels-reply
Source: https://github.com/tnez/dot-agents/tree/main/skills/channels/reply
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tnez/dot-agents --skill channels-reply

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dot-agents, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It lets you reply to a specific message in a channel, preserving context and enabling threaded conversations for updates and clarifications.

Core Features & Use Cases

Reply to a message in a channel identified by its message ID
Support multi-line replies using heredoc syntax
Maintain thread context by keeping replies in the same thread

Quick Start

bash scripts/reply.sh "#issues" "2025-12-15T10:00:00.000Z" "Acknowledged. Working on it."

Frequently Asked Questions about channels-reply

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I reply to a specific message in a channel to keep conversations organized?▼

Reply to a specific message using its message ID to create a threaded conversation. The channels-reply Skill posts your reply via the npx dot-agents CLI, preserving context and nesting replies within the original message thread so discussions stay grouped and easy to follow.

Can I automate threaded replies across channels and direct messages?▼

Yes. The Skill automates replies to issues, questions, and ongoing conversations across channels and direct messages using the CLI. Provide the channel, message ID, and reply content—including multi-line replies via heredoc syntax—and it posts automatically while maintaining thread structure.

What do I need to post a reply to an existing message?▼

You need three inputs: the target channel identifier, the message ID of the message you're replying to, and your reply content. The Skill uses these with the npx dot-agents channels reply CLI to post your response in the correct thread.

How do I write multi-line replies when responding to messages?▼

Multi-line replies are supported via heredoc syntax. Pass your reply content through the heredoc format, and the Skill posts the full text while preserving formatting and keeping the reply nested in the thread.

Why use threaded replies instead of posting directly in a channel?▼

Threaded replies preserve conversation context by nesting responses under the original message. This keeps related messages grouped, makes it easier to follow the full discussion, and enables timely, clear communication for fixes, answers, status updates, and confirmations without cluttering the main channel feed.