> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getseam.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Slack

> Quick guide to connecting Slack as a Source.

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

## Step 1: Create a Slack App

1. Go to [Slack App site](https://api.slack.com/apps) and click **Create an App**.
2. Name it "Seam" and select your workspace.

## 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`

## Step 3: Install App to Workspace

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

## 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**.

## What Gets Synced

**From Slack (Source):**

* Messages, threads, channels, users, reactions
* Team activity and engagement data

## 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.