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After installation, your agents will be able to:
  • Send direct messages.
  • Post to channels.
  • Read thread messages.
  • Reply in threads.
  • Read conversation history.
LangSmith Agent Builder integrates your agents with Slack for secure, context-aware communication inside your Slack workspace.

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How to install

To install the LangSmith Agent Builder for Slack:
  1. Navigate to Agent Builder in your LangSmith workspace.
  2. Create or edit an agent.
  3. Add Slack as a trigger or enable Slack tools.
  4. When prompted, authorize the Slack connection.
  5. Follow the OAuth flow to grant permissions to your Slack workspace.
The app will be installed automatically when you complete the authorization.

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Permissions

The LangSmith Agent Builder requires the following permissions to your Slack workspace:
  • Send messages - Send direct messages and post to channels
  • Read messages - Read channel history and thread messages
  • View channels - Access basic channel information
  • View users - Look up user information for messaging
These permissions enable agents to communicate effectively within your Slack workspace.

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Getting started

After installation, configure your agent:
  1. Set up Slack as a trigger to activate your agent when messages are received.
  2. Enable Slack tools to allow your agent to send messages.
  3. Configure which channels or users your agent should monitor.
For full setup instructions, see the Agent Builder documentation.
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