slack-announce

Generates Slack messages for PR, hotfix, deploy, or incident events with emojis and links.

341|48|Updated Apr 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WellApp-ai/Well --skill slack-announce
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Skill: slack-announce
Source: https://github.com/WellApp-ai/Well/tree/main/cursor-rules/skills/slack-announce
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WellApp-ai/Well --skill slack-announce

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the manual effort of crafting consistent Slack announcements for PRs, hotfixes, deployments, and incidents, ensuring timely and professional team communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context-aware messaging: Generates messages tailored to the event type (pr, hotfix, deploy, incident) with appropriate emojis and tone.
  • Template-driven outputs: Produces a ready-to-post Slack message including key links (PR, deploy notes), reviewer handles, and concise summaries.
  • Use Case: When a PR is created, generate a PR announcement with the title, URL, reviewer, and domain-specific closing.
  • Use Case: When a hotfix is released, generate an urgent notification highlighting impact and links.

Quick Start

Use the slack-announce skill to generate a Slack message for a PR, hotfix, deploy, or incident by supplying the event type and context (title/URL, reviewer, and any notes).

Frequently Asked Questions about slack-announce

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Slack announcement for a pull request?

To generate a Slack announcement for a pull request, you provide the PR title, URL, and reviewer. The skill formats this context with type-specific emojis and a copy-ready template to produce a polished PR notification message.

What is the best way to format incident notifications for Slack?

Formatting incident notifications for Slack requires highlighting impact and providing relevant links. This skill generates urgent, emoji-aware messages tailored to incidents, ensuring consistent and professional team communication during critical events.

Can I use this to create Slack messages for both hotfixes and deployments?

Yes, you can create Slack messages for both hotfixes and deployments. The skill applies context-aware formatting based on the event type, generating urgent hotfix alerts or deployment notes with appropriate emojis and links.

How do I write a Slack deploy message that includes release notes?

Writing a Slack deploy message with release notes involves supplying the deploy event type and context. The skill produces a template-driven output that incorporates deploy notes, links, and concise summaries into a ready-to-post format.

Do I need to manually add emojis and reviewer handles to my Slack PR message?

No, you do not need to manually add emojis and reviewer handles. The skill automatically applies type-specific emojis and includes reviewer handles in the final copy-ready Slack message template.

Why should I use a template for software development Slack announcements?

Using a template for software development Slack announcements eliminates manual effort and ensures consistent, professional communication. It standardizes PR, hotfix, deploy, and incident notifications with relevant links and recipients.