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slack-summary

Summarize Slack channel activity into decisions, action items, and key discussions.

Updated Jun 26, 2026
Search Tags:#decisions#slack#action items#team communication#summarize#catch up#channel recap
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alectivism/organization-ai-skills --skill slack-summary-alectivism
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slack-summary
Source: https://github.com/alectivism/organization-ai-skills/tree/main/org-meetings/skills/slack-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alectivism/organization-ai-skills --skill slack-summary-alectivism

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Catching up on busy Slack channels is time-consuming, and important decisions or action items get buried in chatter. This Skill reads channel activity and produces a structured recap so you know what was decided, what you owe, and what needs your attention. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Recaps: Extracts decisions made, action items with owners and due dates, key discussions, and flagged items per channel. - Configurable Channel Watchlist: A fill-in table maps your organization's channels to what matters in each, so summaries focus on the right signals. - Use Case: After a week away, ask for a recap of #engineering and #product — get a per-channel summary under 500 words each, with your direct mentions flagged and open questions listed. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to summarize what happened in a specific Slack channel over the past week, listing decisions, action items, and anything that needs your attention.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack-summary

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a Slack channel with AI?▼

Specify the channel and time period, and the assistant reads recent messages and extracts decisions, action items, and key discussions. The output is a structured recap with owners, due dates, and flagged items per channel.

How to catch up on Slack messages after vacation?▼

Request a recap of your key channels for the dates you were away. The summary highlights decisions attributed to their makers, your direct mentions, open questions, and anything blocked or escalating, keeping each channel under 500 words.

Can I customize which Slack channels get summarized?▼

Yes. The Skill includes a fill-in table where you list your organization's channels and what to watch for in each, such as executive directives in a leadership channel or deal progress in a sales channel.

What are the limitations of AI Slack summaries?▼

Summaries depend on the messages the assistant can actually read in the requested period, so private channels or deleted messages may be missed. Long or noisy threads are condensed, so nuanced context can be lost in the 500-word cap.

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