Channel-Specific
beginner
10 min

Slack Bot

OpenClaw agent for Slack workspaces. Channel monitoring, DM support, and slash commands.

Deploy in 10 min

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This is what your OpenClaw config looks like. Deploy it on Clawctl in 10 min.

openclaw.json
# openclaw.json — Slack Bot
{
  "name": "Slack Agent",
  "model": "anthropic/claude-sonnet",
  "system": "You are a helpful assistant in the {workspace} Slack. Answer questions, summarize threads, and help with tasks. Respond in threads, not channels.",
  "channels": {
    "slack": {
      "enabled": true,
      "token_ref": "SLACK_BOT_TOKEN"
    }
  }
}

What This Template Includes

Slack app integration

Channel and DM monitoring

Thread-based conversations

Emoji reaction triggers

Scheduled message delivery

Perfect For

Internal team assistants

IT helpdesk bots

Project status bots

Knowledge base assistants

Required Integrations

Connect these tools to use this template. One-click setup via Clawctl.

Security Level: standard

Includes 70+ approval gates, encrypted secrets, and full audit trail. Production-ready.

Common Questions

Do I need a Slack app?

Yes. Create a Slack app in the Slack API dashboard. Clawctl stores the tokens encrypted.

Can it respond in threads?

Yes. Best practice is to respond in threads to keep channels clean.

Can it access channel history?

With appropriate Slack app permissions, the bot can read channel history for context.

Deploy This Template Now

10 min to deploy. $49/month. Full security included. No DevOps required.

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