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Seam connects to Slack using a Bot User OAuth Access Token.

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Step 1: Create a Slack App

  1. Go to Slack App site and click Create an App.
  2. Name it “Seam” and select your workspace.

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Step 2: Add OAuth Scopes

Add the following Bot Token Scopes:
  • channels:read, channels:history, channels:join
  • users:read, users:read.email, users.profile:read
  • team:read, usergroups:read
  • files:read, reactions:read, links:read

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Step 3: Install App to Workspace

  1. Install the app to your workspace.
  2. Copy the Bot User OAuth Access Token.

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Step 4: Configure the connection in Seam

  1. In Seam, go to Settings → Connections.
  2. Find Slack and click Connect.
  3. Paste the Bot User OAuth Access Token in the Bot API key field.
  4. Click Save.

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What Gets Synced

From Slack (Source):
  • Messages, threads, channels, users, reactions
  • Team activity and engagement data

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Using Slack in Seam

Slack data can be used for signals tracking (team mentions, channel activity) and notifications about high-priority account activity or play triggers.