Introducing the Needle Slackbot: Work AI Where You Work

Having quick and easy access to information is more crucial than ever. That's why we're excited to introduce the Needle Slackbot, a powerful tool that integrates Needle's RAG-powered search capabilities directly into your Slack workspace. This integration is designed to enhance team productivity and streamline knowledge sharing, all within the familiar environment of Slack.

See the full docs HERE.

Why the Needle Slackbot?

The Needle Slackbot is designed to bring seamless knowledge discovery and team collaboration to your fingertips. By leveraging your existing Needle collections, the Slackbot provides accurate, context-aware answers to your team's questions, enabling you to maintain workflow efficiency without leaving Slack.

Key Features:

• Collection-Based Answers: Utilize your Needle collections to deliver precise and relevant responses tailored to your team's needs.

• Seamless Slack Integration: Interact with the bot using simple Slack commands and messages, making it easy to incorporate into your daily routine.

• Customizable Configuration: Set different API keys and collections for each channel or direct message, allowing for tailored interactions.

• Instant Setup: Get started in minutes with a straightforward installation and configuration process.

• Real-Time Collaboration: Share answers and insights with your team instantly, right where you work.

Use Cases:

The Needle Slackbot is perfect for a variety of scenarios, including:

• Instantly Answering Team Questions: Use your organization's knowledge base to provide quick answers to team inquiries.

• Onboarding New Employees: Provide new team members with quick access to essential documentation and resources.

• Resolving IT and Support Queries: Address support and IT issues directly within Slack, reducing the need to switch between platforms.

• Sharing Information Across Departments: Distribute product, engineering, or HR information in relevant channels to keep everyone informed.

• Surfacing FAQs and Best Practices: Ensure distributed teams have access to important information and best practices during discussions.

Quickstart Guide:

Prerequisites:

• Needle API Key

• Access to install apps in your Slack workspace

1. Install the Bot to Your Workspace:

• Visit the installation URL: Install Needle Slackbot

• Authorize the app for your workspace.

2. Add the Bot to Channels:

• In Slack, go to the desired channel.

• Type /invite @Needle to add the bot.

3. Setup Your API Key and Collection:

• Go to Needle Dashboard to copy your API Key.

• Use the /api-key command in Slack to set up your key.

• Open the collection you want to use and copy the collection ID.

• Use the /collection command in Slack to set up your collection.

4. Use the Bot:

• Tag Needle and ask your question in a channel to create a new thread for each question.

• Send a direct message to the app for private inquiries.

Need Help?

Our team is here to support you. Contact us anytime via Discord or email:

• Discord Server

• Email: support@needle-ai.com

We can't wait to see how you leverage the Needle Slackbot to enhance your team's productivity and knowledge sharing. Share your experiences and feedback with us!