Slack and Dart

Slack and Dart overview

Dart integrates with Slack for streamlined project communication and collaboration. With the integration enabled you can turn Slack messages into tasks, choosing to store information in your preferred way. You will also be able to receive Dart notifications directly in Slack.

What is Slack?

Slack is a cloud-based instant messaging platform developed by Slack Technologies, which has since been acquired by Salesforce. It's designed primarily for workplace communication and collaboration, but it's also widely used by various communities and groups for general communication purposes. Slack offers an organized interface that allows users to communicate through text, voice, and video calls, both in direct messages and in channels dedicated to specific topics, projects, or teams. Through Slack Apps Slack is also increasingly being used for a larger variety of collaboration and note-taking functions.

Dart Slack integration setup

To set up the integration first go the Slack integration page in settings and click the button labelled 'Link Dart and Slack'. Then confirm to provide access through the resulting windows.

After the Slack integration is enabled you will be able to create a Dart task from Slack with by typing /dart [title]. Alternatively click the three dots to the right of a message and search for Dart to make a task, and more, from that message. To configure notifications in Slack go to the Notifications page in settings. Then click the toggle to disable recommended settings and choose exactly how you want to receive updates in Slack.