slack-summary

Summarize Slack channel activity and extract decisions and action items.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/knsiuss/orion --skill slack-summary
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Skill: slack-summary
Source: https://github.com/knsiuss/orion/tree/main/workspace/skills/slack-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/knsiuss/orion --skill slack-summary

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly catch up on Slack conversations, identify important decisions and action items, and stay informed about messages that require their attention, especially after periods of absence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Channel Catch-up: Provides summaries of channel activity for specified timeframes.
  • Decision & Action Item Extraction: Identifies and lists key decisions made and tasks assigned.
  • Personalized Alerts: Highlights messages that directly mention the user.
  • Use Case: After a vacation, a user can ask the Skill to summarize the #product-updates channel from the last week to get up to speed on discussions and decisions.

Quick Start

Summarize the #team-updates channel from the last 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize Slack channel activity and extract action items?

To summarize Slack channel activity, this Skill fetches conversation history, groups messages by thread, and extracts decisions and action items into a structured digest with direct message links. It helps you quickly catch up on discussions and identify tasks requiring your attention.

Can I extract decisions and key information from Slack threads?

Yes, you can extract decisions from Slack threads. The Skill processes conversation history by grouping messages into threads, identifying key decisions and assigned action items, and surfacing important messages that require your attention into a structured summary.

Do I need Slack Web API access to summarize channel conversations?

Yes, you need Slack Web API access. Specifically, the Skill requires permissions for the conversations.history and conversations.list endpoints to fetch channel activity and generate structured summaries of decisions, action items, and important messages.

What is the best way to catch up on Slack messages after a vacation?

The best way to catch up on Slack messages after a vacation is requesting a channel summary for a specific timeframe. The Skill surfaces decisions, action items, and direct mentions from the conversation history, allowing you to quickly get up to speed on missed discussions.

How does summarizing Slack channels handle direct mentions and alerts?

Summarizing Slack channels handles direct mentions by scanning the fetched conversation history for messages that specifically mention you. It surfaces these personalized alerts within the structured digest alongside extracted decisions and action items for prioritized review.