Setting Up Slack Integration
Connect Acme with Slack to receive notifications and updates.
Prerequisites
- Slack workspace admin permissions
- Acme admin access
- Professional plan or higher
Installation Steps
Step 1: Start Connection
- Go to Settings > Integrations
- Find "Slack" in the list
- Click "Connect"
Step 2: Authorize in Slack
- Select your workspace
- Review permissions
- Click "Allow"
Step 3: Configure Channels
Choose notification channels:
- #general - Company-wide updates
- #projects - Project notifications
- #alerts - Critical alerts
Available Notifications
| Event | Description | |-------|-------------| | Task assigned | When tasks are assigned to you | | Task completed | When tasks are marked done | | Comment mention | When someone mentions you | | Due date reminder | 24 hours before deadline | | Project update | Status changes |
Slash Commands
Use these in Slack:
/acme search [query]- Search tasks/acme create- Create new task/acme my-tasks- View your tasks/acme status [project]- Project status
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed
- Verify Slack admin permissions
- Check third-party apps are allowed
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
Notifications Not Working
- Verify channel is selected
- Check Acme bot is in channel
- Review notification settings