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Key Slack Resources
Domain: slack.com
DNS Nameserver Host: Fastly
Developer Site: https://api.slack.com/
Open API: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/slackapi/slack-api-specs/master/web-api/slack_web_openapi_v2.json
Postman Collection: https://www.postman.com/api-evangelist/workspace/slack/overview
API Docs: https://api.slack.com/apis
Open API Specification: TDB
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Slack was originally developed as an internal tool for a game development company called Tiny Speck. The company later decided to spin off the tool as a separate product and launched Slack in 2013. Since then, Slack has grown rapidly and has become one of the most popular workplace communication tools.
Slack offers a range of APIs that developers can use to integrate with the platform and build custom applications and integrations. These APIs include:
Slack Web API: The Slack Web API provides access to Slack’s messaging and file sharing features. It allows developers to send messages, upload files, and interact with channels and users. The Slack Web API uses HTTP requests and responses, and supports authentication using OAuth 2.0.
Slack Events API: The Slack Events API allows developers to receive events from Slack in real-time. Events include messages, reactions, file uploads, and more. The Slack Events API uses webhooks to send events to a developer’s server, and requires developers to subscribe to specific event types.
Slack Interactive Messages: Slack Interactive Messages enable developers to create custom interactive components that users can interact with in Slack. Examples of interactive messages include buttons, menus, and dialogs. The Slack Interactive Messages API uses webhooks to receive interactions from users, and supports authentication using OAuth 2.0.
Slack Bot API: The Slack Bot API allows developers to create custom bots that can interact with users in Slack. Bots can be used to automate tasks, provide notifications, and perform other actions. The Slack Bot API uses the same APIs as the Slack Web API and Slack Events API, and supports authentication using OAuth 2.0.
Slack RTM API: The Slack RTM (Real-Time Messaging) API provides a WebSocket-based interface for receiving real-time events from Slack. It is designed for use cases where real-time updates are required, such as chatbots and other interactive applications.
To use Slack APIs, developers need to create a Slack app and obtain an API token. Slack apps can be created and managed using the Slack API website. Developers also need to configure their app’s settings, including OAuth scopes, event subscriptions, and interactive components.
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