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Slack Integration

Chat with your CloudThinker AI agents directly in Slack. Get alerts, run operations, and collaborate with your team using natural language commands.

Chat with Agents

Direct ConversationsTalk to CloudThinker directly in your Slack channels to access all AI agents

Real-Time Alerts

Smart NotificationsGet instant alerts about costs, security, performance, and infrastructure changes

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Quick Setup

1

Install CloudThinker App

Go to Settings > Integrations > Slack in CloudThinker and click “Add to Slack”
2

Authorize Permissions

Grant CloudThinker access to:
  • Send messages
  • Read channel information
  • Access user mentions
3

Invite to Channels

Add the CloudThinker app to your desired Slack channels
4

Test Connection

Try: @CloudThinker show AWS costs to verify everything works

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Basic Commands

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Talk to CloudThinker

Simply mention @CloudThinker in your Slack channels and specify which agent or operation you need: 
# Cost analysis
@CloudThinker alex show this month's AWS spending
@CloudThinker alex find cost optimization opportunities

# Security checks  
@CloudThinker oliver scan production environment for vulnerabilities
@CloudThinker oliver show compliance status

# Database performance
@CloudThinker tony analyze slow queries on production database
@CloudThinker tony check backup status

# Kubernetes operations
@CloudThinker kai show EKS cluster health  
@CloudThinker kai optimize pod resource allocation

# Strategic insights
@CloudThinker anna provide infrastructure status summary
@CloudThinker anna coordinate incident response

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Common Usage Examples

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Daily Operations

Morning Check-in

Daily Status
@CloudThinker alex good morning, how are costs today?
@CloudThinker oliver any security alerts overnight?
@CloudThinker tony database performance looking good?

Issue Investigation

Problem Solving
@CloudThinker tony why are queries slow on the main database?
@CloudThinker kai investigate pod crashes in production
@CloudThinker oliver check if this is a security incident

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Team Collaboration

# Multi-agent coordination
@CloudThinker alex and tony investigate database cost spikes
# Alex analyzes costs while Tony checks performance

# Incident response
@CloudThinker anna coordinate response for production outage
# Anna manages overall response and communication

# Strategic planning
@CloudThinker anna and alex prepare monthly infrastructure report
# Combined strategic and financial analysis

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Troubleshooting

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Best Practices

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Effective Usage

✅ Do This

Good Practices
  • Use clear, specific requests
  • Mention agents with @ symbol
  • Keep conversations in relevant channels
  • Follow up on agent recommendations
  • Use threads for detailed discussions

❌ Avoid This

Common Mistakes
  • Vague requests like “fix everything”
  • Ignoring security alerts
  • Spamming agents with repeated messages
  • Mixing topics in same conversation
  • Not providing context for issues

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Security Tips

  • Use private channels for sensitive operations
  • Review app permissions regularly
  • Follow your organization’s security policies
  • Monitor agent access and usage
  • Set up proper channel access controls

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Getting Started Checklist

1

Prerequisites

  • Slack workspace admin access
  • Active CloudThinker account
  • Agents configured in CloudThinker
  • Team channels created
2

Installation

  • CloudThinker app installed in Slack
  • Permissions granted
  • App added to desired channels
  • Basic connectivity tested
3

Configuration

  • Alert destinations configured
  • Agent channel access set up
  • Notification preferences configured
  • Team trained on basic commands
4

Go Live

  • Test CloudThinker interactions with each agent
  • Verify alert delivery works
  • Document team workflows
  • Start daily operations

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Next Steps

🚀 Start Integration

Connect NowInstall CloudThinker in your Slack workspace and start chatting with your agents

🤖 Configure Agents

Setup AgentsMake sure your CloudThinker agents are properly configured before Slack integration
Success Tips:
  • Start with simple commands and build up complexity
  • Use the main operations channel first, then add specialized channels
  • Train your team on @CloudThinker [agent] syntax
  • Set up alerts gradually to avoid notification overload