Does it require external dependencies like Python?

No, it primarily uses Node.js for API interaction and standard shell utilities like jq and perl for Markdown formatting.

Can I update a Markdown file if the Slack thread has new replies?

Yes, the skill can read the source Slack URL from an existing Markdown file and re-run the conversion to include the latest messages.

Can it handle private channels?

The skill can access threads in channels where the bot has been invited. It includes an auto-join feature for public channels to streamline the process.

How does the file naming work?

The skill analyzes the first message of the thread, extracts a descriptive title, and sanitizes it into a URL-friendly filename automatically.

What do I need to use the Slack to Markdown skill?

You need Node.js 18 or higher and a Slack Bot Token configured with 'channels:history', 'channels:join', and 'users:read' OAuth scopes.

Slack to Markdown Converter

Name: Slack to Markdown Converter
Author: corca-ai

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Converts Slack threads into well-formatted Markdown documents for documentation and archival purposes.

About

This skill allows users to seamlessly transform Slack conversations and threads into permanent Markdown files within their workspace. By parsing Slack URLs, it automatically fetches message history, resolves user names, and organizes the content into structured documents. It is particularly useful for documenting technical decisions, creating meeting summaries from chat logs, or archiving knowledge shared in Slack directly into a project's repository with intelligent, content-based file naming.

Key Features

Automatic Slack URL parsing and thread extraction
20 GitHub stars
Auto-joins public channels to access and fetch shared threads
Synchronizes and updates existing Markdown files from source threads
Resolves Slack user IDs to real names for readable documentation
Intelligent file naming based on the thread's primary content

Use Cases

Archiving technical discussions and architectural decisions into Git repositories
Creating permanent records of team meeting notes directly from chat history
Converting Slack brainstorming sessions into structured project documentation

About

Key Features

Automatic Slack URL parsing and thread extraction
20 GitHub stars
Auto-joins public channels to access and fetch shared threads
Synchronizes and updates existing Markdown files from source threads
Resolves Slack user IDs to real names for readable documentation
Intelligent file naming based on the thread's primary content

Use Cases

Archiving technical discussions and architectural decisions into Git repositories
Creating permanent records of team meeting notes directly from chat history
Converting Slack brainstorming sessions into structured project documentation