slack

Summarize Slack channels and threads and draft mrkdwn-formatted messages.

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Skill: slack
Source: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/main/plugins/slack/skills/slack
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill slack-openai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns noisy or lengthy Slack channels and threads into concise, audience-aware, post-ready messages so teams can quickly understand status, decisions, blockers, and next steps without reading the entire conversation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Thread briefs that surface latest status, blockers, decisions, and owners for incident or project threads.
  • Channel-ready updates and reply drafts formatted in Slack mrkdwn for clear announcements, status updates, and action requests.
  • Context preservation and tone matching to maintain mentions, links, code snippets, and the intended audience while avoiding accidental mass mentions.

Quick Start

Draft a concise, mrkdwn-formatted reply to the #ops incident thread that states the current status and a single clear next step.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a Slack thread to get status updates and blockers?

To summarize a Slack thread, the Skill extracts the latest status, decisions, blockers, and owners from the conversation, preserving channel context, mentions, and links. It then outputs a concise, post-ready message formatted in Slack mrkdwn.

Can I draft a Slack channel update announcement from raw notes?

Yes, you can draft a Slack channel update from raw notes. The Skill translates your notes into Slack mrkdwn, matching the intended audience and tone to produce clear announcements, status updates, and action requests.

Does the Slack message drafting tool preserve code snippets and links?

Yes, the Slack message drafting tool preserves code snippets, links, and mentions from the original thread or channel context. This ensures your drafted replies and incident summaries maintain all necessary technical references.

What is the best way to format incident summaries for Slack channels?

The best way to format incident summaries for Slack channels is to use Slack mrkdwn. The Skill generates concise, audience-aware drafts that highlight current status and next steps while requiring explicit user confirmation before posting.

How do I avoid accidental mass mentions when drafting a Slack reply?

To avoid accidental mass mentions when drafting a Slack reply, the Skill carefully preserves intended audience context while formatting the message. It outputs the draft for your explicit confirmation before posting, preventing unwanted channel-wide notifications.

Can I reply to an ops incident thread with a single clear next step?

Yes, you can reply to an ops incident thread with a single clear next step. The Skill drafts a concise, mrkdwn-formatted reply stating the current status and action item, ready for your review and confirmation.