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Connect Slack to Trilo to bridge communication between platforms. AI coworkers can post updates to Slack channels, send notifications, and help teams that use both tools stay in sync.
This guide is for using Slack alongside Trilo. If you’re replacing Slack entirely, see the migration guide.

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What AI Can Do with Slack

Once connected, AI coworkers can:
CapabilityExample Use
Post messages”Post a project update to #engineering”
Send notificationsAutomated alerts for task completions
Read channels”What’s being discussed in #marketing?”
Cross-post updatesShare Trilo activity in Slack

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When to Use This Integration

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Good Use Cases

  • Notification bridge: Get Trilo alerts in Slack
  • Status updates: Post project updates to Slack automatically
  • Gradual migration: Use both tools during transition period
  • External stakeholders: Stakeholders in Slack, team in Trilo

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Consider Alternatives

If your whole team uses Slack, consider:
  • Full migration: Move to Trilo completely (migration guide)
  • All-in-Trilo: Use Trilo’s built-in chat instead
Running two chat platforms long-term creates confusion.

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Prerequisites

  • Slack workspace admin access (or permission to add apps)
  • Trilo workspace admin (or integration permissions)

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Connecting Slack

1

Open Workspace Settings

Click Settings in the Trilo sidebar.
2

Go to Integrations

Select the Integrations section.
3

Find Slack

In workspace integrations, find Slack and click Connect.
4

Authorize in Slack

You’ll be redirected to Slack. Sign in if needed.
5

Select Workspace

Choose which Slack workspace to connect.
6

Grant Permissions

Review permissions and click Allow.
7

Select Channels

Choose which Slack channels Trilo can access.

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Configuring Slack Access

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Project-Level Configuration

1

Open a Project

Navigate to the project that needs Slack access.
2

Go to Project Settings

Click the settings icon.
3

Add Slack Integration

In the Integrations tab, add the Slack integration.
4

Map Channels

Select which Slack channels this project can post to.

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Channel Mapping Example

Trilo ProjectSlack Channel
Engineering#engineering
Marketing Campaigns#marketing
Product Launch#product-launch

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Using Slack with AI Coworkers

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In Project Chat

You: Post an update to Slack about the feature release
AI: I'll post this to #engineering:

    "🚀 Feature Release: User Dashboard v2.0 is live!
    Key updates: New widgets, faster load times, dark mode.
    See full notes: [link]"

    Should I post this?

You: Yes, post it
AI: Posted to #engineering successfully.

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Automated Notifications

Set up workflows to automatically post:
  • Task completions to relevant Slack channels
  • Meeting summaries after video calls
  • Weekly project updates

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Permissions Explained

PermissionWhy It’s Needed
Post messagesTo send updates to Slack channels
Read channelsTo see context and avoid duplicates
Access workspace infoTo list available channels

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Best Practices

Pick one platform for real-time discussion. Use Slack for quick updates/notifications, but don’t have the same conversation in both places.
The best use of this integration is Trilo → Slack updates, not two-way conversation. Project updates, completion notifications, status reports.
If you’re using both Slack and Trilo long-term, define clear boundaries. Otherwise, plan to consolidate into one platform.

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Troubleshooting

Check that:
  1. The Slack channel is included in the integration setup
  2. The channel is assigned to the project you’re working in
  3. The Trilo app is added to the Slack channel
The OAuth token may have expired. Click Reconnect in Trilo’s integration settings.
Verify:
  1. The Trilo app isn’t muted in Slack
  2. The channel allows app posts
  3. Check Slack’s app settings for Trilo

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Disconnecting Slack

1

Go to Settings

Click Settings → Integrations.
2

Find Slack

Locate the Slack integration.
3

Click Disconnect

Confirm the disconnection.
Also remove the app from Slack: Slack Settings → Manage Apps → Trilo → Remove.

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Next Steps

Migrate from Slack

Replace Slack entirely with Trilo.

Trilo Chat

Use Trilo’s built-in team chat.

All Integrations

See other available integrations.