Alfred workflow to interact, and perform various functions with the service Slack.
- Install slackfred by visiting the download page in Github or via the Packal page
- Open alfred and type
slt, then holdcmd(apple key) and pressenter. This will open up the Slack API page. Then look for your team (make sure you're logged in) near the bottom and copy your token. - Open alfred and type
slt, then paste your token and pressenter. - Try one of the commands below!
slt: Set your API Token- Open alfred and type
slt, then paste your token. If you don't have a token, then holdcmdto open the API page to get one (look for your team near the bottom of the page).
- Open alfred and type
slf: Search files- Open alfred and type
slfto search files. Selecting a file opens it in your browser
- Open alfred and type
slk: Search users and rooms- Open alfred and type
slkto search user and room names. Hitting enter triggers an Applescript to interact with the desktop application and passes the selected name. Similar to cmd+k
- Open alfred and type
slp: Set your presence- Open alfred and type
slp activeorslp away
- Open alfred and type
slc: View, leave and join channels- Open alfred and type
slcto display a searchable list of channels. Selecting a channel withaltleaves andctrllets you join.
- Open alfred and type
slclear: Clear unread messages
- Search direct messages
- Create a smoother API key/token process
This workflow was created with the help of Dean Jackson's Alfred library.