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Slack releases the Slack Code API for building AI agent code channels
Slack launched the Slack Code API, letting developers build custom AI agent workflows with multiplayer code channels directly inside Slack.
Summary
Slack released the Slack Code API to let developers integrate custom AI coding agents directly into Slack via dedicated code channels. The API allows agents to create workspaces, add context, display code diffs, post status updates, and manage the full lifecycle of a task alongside human teammates. The feature is available today on all Slack plans.
What changed
- Slack released the Slack Code API to allow developers to build custom code channel experiences for their own AI agents.
- Agents can now automatically create dedicated code channels, add participants, post updates, display code diffs, and archive when complete.
- Slack added built-in governance, allowing agents to inherit workspace permissions, admin controls, and message compliance rules.
Availability
Available now“The Slack Code API is generally available today on all Slack plans, so you can start building right away.”
Founder takeaway
If you build custom AI coding agents, you can now use the Slack Code API to give your agents native workspace and collaboration features inside Slack.
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