How to use Slack
Organize communication into channels and direct messages, connect apps, and build no-code workflows. Use Slack AI to generate channel recaps and thread summaries and to run natural-language search across your message history. These AI features live in the search bar and channel surfaces once you are on a qualifying tier.
Best for
Real-time team messaging in channels. Huddles, integrations, and no-code workflows. AI for channel recaps, thread summaries, and search across conversations.
How it behaves
The former standalone Slack AI add-on was discontinued, and AI features are now bundled into higher tiers, so search, recaps, and workflow AI generally require the Business tier or above.
Tips
Structure work in channels rather than long DMs. Use AI recaps to catch up on busy channels fast. AI now comes bundled into higher tiers, not a separate add-on.
Pricing
Free tier. Pro is around $8.75 per user, and Business bundles AI at about $15 per user a month, with Enterprise Grid custom.