OpenClaw + Slack
Install OpenClaw as a native Slack app with bot presence, slash commands, and interactive message blocks. Enterprise-ready with full OAuth scopes and workspace admin controls.
The OpenClaw Slack integration installs your AI agent as a first-party Slack app in your workspace. It supports slash commands, interactive blocks, threaded replies, and Workflow Builder integration. Designed for teams of all sizes, the integration is compatible with Slack Enterprise Grid for multi-workspace organizations.
Key Capabilities with Slack
- Install as a native Slack app with bot presence, slash commands, and interactive message blocks
- Channel-based deployment lets you assign different agents to different project channels
- Workflow Builder integration triggers agents automatically based on Slack events and schedules
- Enterprise Grid compatible with support for multi-workspace organizations
- Granular OAuth scopes and workspace admin controls for secure, auditable agent access
- Threaded replies keep agent responses contextual and organized within conversations
How to Connect OpenClaw to Slack
Create a Slack app from your dashboard
In the OpenClaw dashboard, select Slack from the Integrations menu. We provide a pre-configured app manifest that you paste into the Slack API portal to create your app.
Install the app to your workspace
Click Install App in the Slack API portal and authorize the permissions. The app appears in your workspace sidebar immediately.
Configure channels and permissions
Choose which channels the bot can access, set up slash commands, and configure which team members can invoke which agent skills.
Start interacting with your agent
Mention the bot in any authorized channel, use a slash command, or send it a direct message. Your agent processes the request and responds in context.
Create a Slack app from your dashboard
In the OpenClaw dashboard, select Slack from the Integrations menu. We provide a pre-configured app manifest that you paste into the Slack API portal to create your app.
Install the app to your workspace
Click Install App in the Slack API portal and authorize the permissions. The app appears in your workspace sidebar immediately.
Configure channels and permissions
Choose which channels the bot can access, set up slash commands, and configure which team members can invoke which agent skills.
Start interacting with your agent
Mention the bot in any authorized channel, use a slash command, or send it a direct message. Your agent processes the request and responds in context.
What You Can Build with OpenClaw + Slack
Internal IT Automation
Let team members request password resets, check system status, and file IT tickets without leaving Slack. The agent handles routine requests and escalates complex issues.
Sales and CRM Integration
Query your CRM data, generate pipeline reports, and update deal statuses directly from Slack channels. Keep your sales team informed without switching between applications.
Project Status Reporting
Schedule automated project updates that post to relevant channels at regular intervals. The agent pulls data from your project management tools and formats it into clear summaries.
Onboarding Assistance
Deploy a dedicated onboarding agent in your new-hire channel. It answers questions about company policies, provides links to resources, and walks new team members through setup procedures.
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