How to prepare a Slack bot for answering questions automatically

Introduction

What is Slack Bot?

A Slack bot is an automated program integrated into the Slack messaging platform that performs tasks, answers questions, and facilitates communication. It can be configured to deliver notifications, manage workflows, or interact with users in chat channels, enhancing productivity and collaboration within teams.

What is CogniVis AI?

CogniVis AI is a platform that enables you to pull data from different sources and combine them with each other to create practically useful AI tools. Sources may include your internal company knowledgebase and a variety of most popular business apps like GitHub, Jira, Slack, and more.

This enables you to easily create AI chatbot assistants (internal), custom generators and even embeddable AI chat widgets trained on your data.

How CogniVis AI works with Slack Bot?

The Slack Bot Connector integrates with your Slack workspace to automate tasks, enhance communication, and provide actionable insights.

What data is collected:

Task Automation
Automatic updates and summaries in Slack
Command-based workflows (e.g., creating tickets, assigning tasks)
Team Efficiency
Centralized project info, no tool switching
Real-time notifications of updates and changes
Collaboration & Communication
Instant bot-driven interactions
Effortless file sharing and updates across channels

Configuration

Generate a Slack Bot Token

To connect CogniVis AI with Slack, you need to generate a Slack Bot Token in Slack. This token will be used to authenticate the connection between CogniVis AI and Slack.

Navigate to API Settings

Visit https://api.slack.com/apps and log into your account.

Generate an App-Level Token

Click on Create an App button

Select the From a manifest option, and then choose your workspace.

Paste the manifest provided below into the text area in the YAML tab and then press Next button.

            
display_information:
  name: CogniVisBot
  description: I help answer questions!
features:
  app_home:
    home_tab_enabled: false
    messages_tab_enabled: true
    messages_tab_read_only_enabled: false
  bot_user:
    display_name: CogniVisBot
    always_online: true
  slash_commands:
    - command: /cognivis
      description: Get back a private answer!
      usage_hint: Put your question here!
      should_escape: false
oauth_config:
  scopes:
    bot:
      - app_mentions:read
      - channels:history
      - channels:join
      - channels:read
      - chat:write
      - commands
      - groups:history
      - groups:read
      - im:history
      - im:read
      - mpim:history
      - reactions:write
      - users:read.email
      - users:read
settings:
  event_subscriptions:
    bot_events:
      - app_mention
      - message.channels
      - message.groups
      - message.im
      - message.mpim
  interactivity:
    is_enabled: true
  org_deploy_enabled: false
  socket_mode_enabled: true
  token_rotation_enabled: false

In Basic Information tab, find the App-level tokens section, and click the button to generate an App-level token.

Attach the connections:write scope to the app-level token, click Generate, and copy the token to a secure location for later use with Slack Web Sockets.

Generate a new token

In the sidebar navigation, go to OAuth & Permissions, press the Install to (your workspace) button and then Allow button.

Save the Bot User OAuth Token, which will be required for Slack access.

Add the connector to CogniVis

Navigate to CogniVis Connectors

In CogniVis, go to Admin Panel. In Sidenav You will find the Slack Bots setup page.

Open Slack Bots setup page

Add your Slack Bot Token

Add the previously saved Slack Bot and Slack API Tokens & press the update button.

Specify the workspace

Set up the Slack Bot according to your needs and press the "Create" button.

Free trial

If you are interested in creating your own automations and workflows with artificial intelligence based on your data, you can request a free trial of our solution. Please book a demo with us to get started.

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On-premise

Enterprise organizations can choose to deploy this connector on-premise. On-premise deployment provides additional security and privacy, it means that the connector will be hosted on your own servers which you can control and manage.

This option is suitable for organizations that have strict data privacy and security requirements, want to integrate with their existing infrastructure, or need to comply with specific local regulations.

Contact our team & learn about options of deploying this connector on premise.

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Use cases

Check out potential benefits and use cases for this connector.

Automated Task Management

CogniVis AI can utilize Slack bot data for automating repetitive tasks. By pulling task-related data from Slack, the AI can trigger workflows, assign tasks, and send reminders. This automation saves time and reduces manual errors, allowing teams to focus on more strategic activities.

Real-Time Project Monitoring

With access to updates and summaries in Slack, CogniVis AI can provide real-time insights into project progress. It can analyze communication patterns and deliver predictive analytics to anticipate project delays or resource needs, optimizing project management and decision-making.

Streamlined Workflow Creation

By leveraging command-based workflows from Slack, CogniVis AI can facilitate seamless workflow creation. Users can initiate complex processes directly from Slack with simple commands, improving efficiency and minimizing the need for switching between multiple tools.

Enhanced Team Collaboration

CogniVis AI can enhance team collaboration by providing instant bot-driven interactions. With data from Slack, the AI can offer intelligent suggestions for team collaboration, identify communication gaps, and promote effective information sharing across teams.

Centralized Information Access

By integrating Slack data, CogniVis AI can centralize project information, eliminating the need for tool switching. It can aggregate data from various channels and present it in a unified view, ensuring that team members have easy access to all relevant information.

Intelligent Notifications and Alerts

CogniVis AI can utilize real-time Slack notifications to deliver intelligent alerts. It can filter and prioritize notifications based on user preferences, ensuring that team members receive only relevant updates, thereby reducing notification fatigue and enhancing productivity.

Effortless File Management

With Slack's file-sharing capabilities, CogniVis AI can streamline file management. It can automatically organize, categorize, and retrieve files shared across Slack channels, making it easier for teams to find and access the documents they need.

Improved Communication Insights

By analyzing communication data from Slack, CogniVis AI can provide insights into team dynamics and communication patterns. It can identify potential bottlenecks or areas for improvement, facilitating better communication strategies and enhancing team effectiveness.

Personalized User Assistance

CogniVis AI can use Slack bot data to deliver personalized user assistance. By understanding individual preferences and communication habits, it can offer tailored recommendations, support, and guidance, enhancing the user experience within the Slack environment.

Efficient Task Prioritization

With data on task assignments and deadlines from Slack, CogniVis AI can assist in efficient task prioritization. It can analyze workload distribution and suggest optimal task prioritization strategies, helping teams manage their time and resources effectively.

Slack Bot Setup