> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://manus.im/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Slack Integration

> Bring Manus into your team conversations

## What is Manus for Slack?

Manus for Slack brings AI directly into your team conversations. Instead of leaving Slack to use AI, then copying results back, you can tag @manus in any thread and work together with your team in real-time.

Manus reads the entire thread context, understands what your team is discussing, and delivers results that everyone can see, review, and iterate on together.

## Why Manus for Slack Matters

### The Problem: Shared Context vs. Starting from Scratch

Your team discusses projects, shares files, and makes decisions in Slack. All your context lives there—what you discussed, what you decided, what files you shared.

But when you need AI help, you have to:

1. Leave Slack
2. Open your AI tool
3. Explain everything from scratch (no context)
4. Copy the result
5. Paste it back into Slack

Then a teammate asks something similar. They don't know you already asked, so they repeat the entire process. Now you have two different AI outputs floating around, and no one knows which one to use.

### The Solution: AI That Lives in the Conversation

With Manus in Slack, your AI becomes part of the team conversation:

* **Shared context**: Manus reads the entire thread, understanding what your team discussed
* **Collaborative**: Everyone sees Manus working in real-time
* **No copy-paste**: Results appear directly in the thread
* **Iterative**: Team can review and refine together

AI stops being a solo tool and becomes a team capability.

## How It Works

### 1. Tag @manus in Any Thread

In any Slack thread, tag @manus and describe what you need.

**Example**:

```
@manus Based on this discussion, create a landing page for our product launch

```

### 2. Manus Reads the Thread

Manus sees the entire thread context—messages, files, decisions, and discussions. It understands what your team is working on.

### 3. Everyone Sees Manus Working

Manus works transparently in the thread. Your team sees:

* What Manus is doing
* Progress updates
* When results are ready

### 4. Team Collaborates on Results

Results appear in the thread. Everyone can:

* Review the output
* Suggest changes
* Iterate together
* Approve the final version

No more "final\_v3\_FINAL\_actually\_final.pdf" chaos.

## Real-World Use Cases

### 1. Turn Documents into Presentations

**Scenario**: Your team discussed a strategy in Slack and shared a document. Now you need slides for a client meeting.

**In Slack**:

```
@manus Turn this strategy document into a slide deck for tomorrow's client meeting

```

**What Happens**:

* Manus reads the thread and document
* Creates a presentation based on the discussion
* Team reviews together
* Manus refines based on feedback
* Final deck ready for the meeting

**Result**: From discussion to presentation without leaving Slack.

***

### 2. Evaluate External Proposals

**Scenario**: An agency sent a pitch deck. Your team needs to evaluate it and decide whether to proceed.

**In Slack**:

```
@manus Analyze this pitch deck. What are the pros and cons? What key questions should we ask?

```

**What Happens**:

* Manus analyzes the deck
* Identifies strengths and weaknesses
* Suggests questions for the agency
* Team discusses and decides together

**Result**: Collaborative decision-making with AI insights.

***

### 3. Build from Team Discussions

**Scenario**: Your team spent an hour discussing a product launch in Slack. Now you need a landing page.

**In Slack**:

```
@manus Based on this thread, create a landing page for our product launch

```

**What Happens**:

* Manus reads the entire discussion
* Understands the product, value proposition, and target audience
* Builds a landing page reflecting the team's vision
* Team reviews and iterates

**Result**: From conversation to live website, all in Slack.

***

### 4. Schedule Meetings

**Scenario**: Your team needs to schedule a meeting with a client.

**In Slack**:

```
@manus Book a 1-hour meeting with @sarah next week to discuss the Q4 roadmap

```

**What Happens**:

* Manus checks Sarah's calendar (via Google Calendar connector)
* Finds available times
* Books the meeting
* Sends confirmations

**Result**: Meeting scheduled without leaving Slack.

## Collaboration Model

### Thread-Based Collaboration

When you tag @manus in a thread, everyone in that thread automatically becomes a collaborator. They can:

* See what Manus is doing
* Prompt Manus directly
* Review and refine results
* Approve final outputs

### Adding New Team Members

If someone joins a thread after Manus is already working:

1. They click "Open Web App" to request collaboration
2. The session owner approves the request
3. They can now interact with Manus

This ensures control over who can collaborate on sensitive tasks.

## Setting Up Manus for Slack

### Installation

1. Go to **Manus Settings** → **Integrations** → **Slack**
2. Click **Connect**
3. Authorize Manus to access your Slack workspace
4. Complete the setup

### Using Manus in Slack

1. Open any Slack thread (or start a new one)
2. Tag **@manus** and describe your task
3. Manus starts working
4. Collaborate with your team on the results

That's it. No complex configuration or setup.

## Benefits of Manus for Slack

| Benefit                     | Description                                                        |
| :-------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Shared Context**          | Manus sees the entire thread, understanding your team's discussion |
| **Real-Time Collaboration** | Everyone sees Manus working and can contribute                     |
| **No App Switching**        | Stay in Slack—no copying, pasting, or context switching            |
| **Version Control**         | One thread, one version, zero "final\_v3" chaos                    |
| **Transparent AI**          | See what Manus is doing at every step                              |
| **Team Alignment**          | Everyone reviews and approves together                             |

## Tips for Effective Use

### Provide Context in the Thread

**✅ Good**: Discuss the project in the thread first, then tag @manus with a specific request

**❌ Less Effective**: Tag @manus with no context in the thread

Manus works best when it can read the team's discussion and understand the full context.

***

### Be Specific in Your Request

**✅ Good**: "@manus Create a 10-slide pitch deck based on this discussion. Focus on our unique value proposition and include the market size data from the thread."

**❌ Vague**: "@manus Make a presentation"

Specific requests help Manus deliver exactly what you need.

***

### Iterate Together

Don't expect perfection on the first try. Use the thread to refine:

* "@manus Make the intro slide more concise"
* "@manus Add a slide about our pricing strategy"
* "@manus Change the color scheme to match our brand"

***

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need a Manus account to use Manus in Slack?">
    Yes. Team members need Manus accounts to interact with @manus in Slack.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use Manus in private channels?">
    Yes. Manus works in public channels and private channels 
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Manus see all my Slack messages?">
    No. Manus only sees threads where it's explicitly tagged with @manus.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I control who collaborates on a task?">
    Yes. When new members join a thread, they must request collaboration, and the session owner approves.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I see Manus tasks in the Manus web app?">
    Yes. Tasks created via Slack appear in your Manus task list, and you can continue working on them in the web app if needed.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

**Next steps**: [<u>Install Manus in Slack</u>](https://open.manus.ai/docs/integrations/slack) and tag @manus in your next team thread.