How to use the Slack Bot
Use ajan models and Agents directly in Slack
Afterwards, make sure that you have the app installed in your account. It should appear in the "Apps" section at the bottom left. If it's not installed, please click on "Add apps" to add the app to your Slack account.
Basic Usage
The ajan Slack Bot gives you full access to ajan models and Agents directly in Slack. Once installed, you can interact with it by:
- Tagging @ajan in any channel where the app is a member
- Sending a direct message to @ajan (find it under "Apps" in your left sidebar)
After tagging @ajan or messaging it directly, the bot responds in a thread where you can choose your default model or any Agent. The default model comes from your workspace settings or your personal preferences in ajan Preferences.
What does the Slack Bot see?
The ajan Slack Bot only sees messages in threads where it's tagged or messaged directly. This is by design for privacy, it doesn't monitor other channel messages or threads. To ensure the bot sees a specific message, tag it in that same thread.
In the example below, the bot can see and translate the previous message because they're in the same thread:
Using Agents
You have access to all Agents available in your ajan workspace. After tagging @ajan or messaging it directly, search and select any Agent as shown below. The Agent will respond using all its knowledge and capabilities.
Continue conversation in ajan
By default, Slack Bot messages don't appear in your ajan message history. To continue the conversation in ajan, click "Continue conversation in ajan" in any bot reply. This opens the conversation in your browser, picking up exactly where you left off in Slack.
Web search, file work, image generation
The Slack Bot has identical capabilities to the ajan web app. You'll get the same results whether you're using Slack or the web interface.
Images and documents
The Slack Bot handles images and documents just like the web app. Attach any file to your message and the bot will read and analyze it.
Limitations of the Slack Bot
- Cannot be used in Direct Messages with other users, only in channels or direct messages to the bot
- Only sees content in threads where it's tagged, no access to broader workspace information like channel members or other messages
FAQ
Use the Slack Bot when users should access ajan models or agents directly from Slack. It is useful for quick team questions, lightweight workflows, and bringing agents into existing Slack conversations.
Check that the app is installed, the user has ajan access, the relevant agent or model is available, and Slack permissions are configured correctly. If the issue affects one channel, check channel access and app permissions.