ChatGPT in Slack: Enhancing Communication with AI
Introduction
The ChatGPT in Slack app is a revolutionary tool for Slack users, crafted to enrich your communication dynamics by integrating the sophisticated AI capabilities of ChatGPT. This application facilitates a smooth and efficient interaction with ChatGPT directly through Slack channels, helping users optimize their planning and writing tasks using artificial intelligence.
For a hands-on experience, a live demo is available at https://bit.ly/chat-gpt-in-slack, hosted by @seratch. For companies, it's recommended to deploy this app on their own infrastructure, ensuring security and customization according to corporate needs.
How It Works
Using ChatGPT in Slack mirrors the interactive experience you would have on its official website. The bot retains memory of your previous interactions within the same Slack thread, making its responses contextually richer.
For example, users can request the bot to draft a professional email for their manager. The interaction is flexible, allowing users to refine their queries based on the bot's responses until the desired outcome is achieved. This iterative process is user-friendly, eliminating the need for precision in the initial question.
Three Supported Interfaces
The app offers three distinct interfaces for user convenience:
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Channel Threads: Ideal for shared workspaces, users start a conversation by mentioning the bot in a thread. Subsequent dialogue does not require further mentions.
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1:1 DM: A private space to interact with the bot, ideal for personal queries or sensitive discussions, without needing to mention the bot.
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Home Tab: Facilitates quick interactions through proofreading tools and free prompt sender dialogs, accessible even on mobile devices.
In addition to sending text prompts, users can give commands to generate images using the DALL-E 3 model, expanding the creative possibilities within Slack.
Running the App on Your Local Machine
For those interested in running the app locally, the setup process is straightforward:
- Create a new Slack app via the
manifest-dev.ymlfile. - Install this app into your Slack workspace.
- Obtain your OpenAI API key.
- Initiate the app following a few command-line instructions.
The environment can be customized with optional parameters like model type, API timeout, and language preferences to fine-tune the interaction with ChatGPT.
Running the App for Company Workspaces
Maintaining confidentiality is crucial for businesses. Thus, the app is open-source and can be deployed on company-managed infrastructure using Docker, facilitating secure interaction with Slack through Socket Mode, without needing a public URL.
Contributions
The project thrives on community involvement. Contributions are encouraged, with an emphasis on ensuring changes do not introduce breaking behaviors. Contributors should focus on writing unit tests and run validation scripts before submitting alterations.
Related Projects
An example of a related project is iwamot/collmbo, a fork supporting multiple language model providers by utilizing LiteLLM.
License
ChatGPT in Slack is available under the MIT License, promoting open collaboration and usage.
By offering a seamless integration of AI into a widely used communication platform, ChatGPT in Slack stands as a pivotal tool for enhancing both personal and professional exchanges.