slack-bot-builder

The Bolt framework is Slack's recommended approach for building apps. It handles authentication, event routing, request verification, and HTTP request processing so you can focus on app logic. Key benefits: Available in: Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Java When to use : ['Starting any new Slack app', 'Migrating from legacy Slack APIs', 'Building production Slack integrations'] Block Kit is Slack's UI framework for building rich, interactive messages. Compose messages using blocks (sections, actions, inputs) and elements (buttons, menus, text inputs). Limits: Use Block Kit Builder to prototype: When to use : ['Building rich message layouts', 'Adding interactive components to messages', 'Creating forms in modals', 'Building Home tab experiences'] Enable users to install your app in their workspaces via OAuth 2.0. Bolt handles most of the OAuth flow, but you need to configure it and store tokens securely. Key OAuth concepts: 70% of users abandon installation when confronted with excessive permission requests - request only what you need! When to use : ['Distributing app to multiple workspaces', 'Building public Slack apps', 'Enterprise-grade integrations'] This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.