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Send & Post Message to Slack using API
This video demonstrates how to use the Send & Post Message to Slack using API template.
import os
import logging
from slack_bolt import App
from slack_bolt.adapter.socket_mode import SocketModeHandler
from abilities import llm_prompt
# Configure logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
# Environment variables to be set in the Env Secrets tab
slack_bot_token = os.environ['SLACK_BOT_TOKEN']
slack_app_token = os.environ['SLACK_APP_TOKEN']
# Initializes your app with your bot token and socket mode handler
app = App(token=slack_bot_token)
# Listens to all messages sent in the channel it is added to
@app.event("message")
def handle_message_events(event, say, client):
# Exclude messages from the bot itself
if event['user'] != app.client.auth_test()['user_id']:
try:
# Generate a response using the llm_prompt abilityFrequently Asked Questions
How can this Slack Send & Post Message app benefit my business communication?
This Slack Send & Post Message app can significantly enhance your business communication by providing automated, AI-generated responses to messages in your Slack channels. It can help in several ways: - Improve response times by providing instant feedback to team members - Offer consistent information across the organization - Reduce the workload on human team members for routine queries - Facilitate knowledge sharing by providing relevant information based on channel context
Can I customize the AI responses for my specific business needs?
Yes, you can customize the AI responses in the Slack Send & Post Message app to fit your specific business needs. The app uses the llm_prompt ability to generate responses, which can be tailored to your requirements. You can modify the prompt or the underlying language model to ensure the responses align with your company's tone, policies, and specific information needs.
How does this app maintain privacy and security for sensitive business communications?
The Slack Send & Post Message app prioritizes privacy and security in several ways: - It sends AI-generated responses privately to the user who initiated the message, rather than posting them publicly in the channel - It uses environment variables to securely store Slack API credentials - The app runs in a controlled environment, reducing the risk of unauthorized access to your Slack workspace - Error logging is implemented to help identify and address any issues promptly
How can I modify the app to respond in the channel instead of sending private messages?
To modify the Slack Send & Post Message app to respond in the channel instead of sending private messages, you can change the client.chat_postMessage call in the handle_message_events function. Replace the current code with:
python
# Send the AI-generated response to the channel
client.chat_postMessage(channel=event['channel'], text=formatted_response, thread_ts=event['ts'])
This change will make the bot respond directly in the channel, and it will create a thread if it's replying to a message that's not already in a thread.
How can I add error handling to prevent the app from crashing if the AI service is unavailable?
To add error handling for AI service unavailability in the Slack Send & Post Message app, you can modify the handle_message_events function to catch specific exceptions and provide a fallback response. Here's an example:
```python from abilities import llm_prompt, AIServiceUnavailableError
@app.event("message") def handle_message_events(event, say, client): if event['user'] != app.client.auth_test()['user_id']: try: response = llm_prompt(prompt=event['text']) # ... rest of the function ... except AIServiceUnavailableError: fallback_response = "I'm sorry, but I'm unable to generate a response at the moment. Please try again later." client.chat_postMessage(channel=event['user'], text=fallback_response) except Exception as e: logging.error(f"An error occurred: {e}") ```
This modification assumes you've defined an AIServiceUnavailableError in your abilities module. It will catch this specific error and send a fallback message to the user, preventing the app from crashing if the AI service is down.
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Introduction to the Slack Send \& Post Message App Template
Welcome to the Slack Send \& Post Message app template! This template is designed to help you create an application that listens to messages in a Slack channel and responds privately to the user with a quote of the original message and the channel name. It uses the built-in 'llm_prompt' ability to generate responses, ensuring a seamless and interactive experience within Slack. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of setting up and deploying your app on the Lazy platform.
Getting Started
To begin using this template, simply click on "Start with this Template" on the Lazy platform. This will pre-populate the code in the Lazy Builder interface, so you won't need to copy or paste any code manually.
Initial Setup: Adding Environment Secrets
Before you can test and deploy your app, you'll need to set up a couple of environment secrets within the Lazy Builder. These secrets are the Slack Bot Token and Slack App Token, which are essential for authenticating your app with Slack's API.
- Go to the Slack API website and create a new app.
- From the 'OAuth \& Permissions' page, copy the 'Bot User OAuth Token'.
- From the 'Basic Information' page, scroll down to the 'App-Level Tokens' section and generate a token with the 'connections:write' scope.
- In the Lazy Builder, navigate to the Environment Secrets tab.
- Add a new secret named 'SLACK_BOT_TOKEN' and paste the 'Bot User OAuth Token' as its value.
- Add another secret named 'SLACK_APP_TOKEN' and paste the 'App-Level Token' as its value.
Make sure to enable Event Subscriptions and subscribe to the 'message.channels', 'message.im', and 'message.groups' bot events in your Slack App settings.
Test: Pressing the Test Button
Once you have set up the environment secrets, press the "Test" button on the Lazy platform. This will deploy your app and launch the Lazy CLI. If the code requires any user input, you will be prompted to provide it through the Lazy CLI.
Using the App
After deployment, your app will be running and listening to messages in the Slack channel it has been added to. When a user sends a message, the app will generate a response using the 'llm_prompt' ability and send a private message back to the user with the response formatted as a quote of the original message, including the channel name.
Integrating the App
With your app now running, you can integrate it into your Slack workspace by inviting the bot to the channels you want it to listen to. Use the '/invite @YourBotName' command in Slack to add the bot to a channel.
If you need to make any adjustments or further integrate the app with other tools or services, you can refer to the Slack API documentation provided in the code for guidance:
https://api.slack.com/
Remember, the Lazy platform handles all deployment aspects, so you don't need to worry about installing libraries or setting up your environment. Enjoy building and using your Slack Send \& Post Message app!
Template Benefits
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Enhanced Customer Support: This template can be used to create an AI-powered customer support bot that responds to inquiries in Slack channels, improving response times and reducing the workload on human support staff.
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Automated Knowledge Management: By leveraging the
llm_promptability, the bot can provide instant access to company information, policies, and procedures, serving as a dynamic knowledge base for employees. -
Improved Internal Communication: The bot can facilitate better interdepartmental communication by providing context-aware responses to queries, helping to bridge information gaps across teams.
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Personalized Employee Assistance: By sending private responses, the bot can offer personalized support to employees on various topics, from HR queries to IT troubleshooting, without cluttering public channels.
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Data-Driven Insights: The logging feature allows businesses to analyze common queries and issues raised in Slack, providing valuable insights for process improvement and identifying areas where additional resources or training may be needed.
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