slack
A comprehensive Go library for interacting with Slack's API, including REST calls, Real-Time Messaging, and Socket Mode.
What is slack?
slack-go/slack is a Go library that provides a complete interface to Slack's API, enabling developers to interact with Slack programmatically. It supports REST API calls, Real-Time Messaging over WebSocket, and Socket Mode for building bots, apps, and integrations. The library handles authentication, retries, and event management, simplifying the development of Slack-powered tools.
Go developers building Slack bots, custom integrations, or automation tools that require programmatic access to Slack's features. It's also suitable for teams needing to extend Slack's functionality with internal systems or workflows.
Developers choose slack-go/slack for its comprehensive API coverage, idiomatic Go design, and support for both REST and real-time protocols. It offers configurable retry logic and experimental Socket Mode handlers, reducing boilerplate and improving reliability compared to manual API implementations.
Overview
Slack API in Go
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Slack bots that respond to messages or events in real-time
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