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Connect Slack so conversation threads—not just static docs—can be part of what Mention learns from. This helps when decisions and explanations live in channel discussions.

What gets synced

Mention works with threads: each item represents a conversation identified by its channel and thread. This is different from file-based integrations; you are importing discussion context, not uploaded Slack files as the primary model.

You can also bring specific threads in on demand by mentioning the Mention app in a thread you want captured (when your workspace has the app installed and the feature is enabled). That lets you add context selectively without importing everything.

How to connect

  1. Add Slack as a source in Mention.
  2. Sign in to Slack and approve the app for the workspace you want to connect.
  3. Configure which channels or workflows your organization uses with Mention (exact options appear in the admin UI).
  4. Activate threads or use app mentions according to your team’s policy.

Your organization can connect one Slack workspace to Mention; if you need a different workspace, work with your admin to plan which one should be primary. Full steps: Connecting sources.

Things to know

  • Channel and app permissions in Slack determine what threads can be discovered or mentioned.
  • Treat highly sensitive channels carefully: only connect and activate what your security and compliance policies allow.
  • Speaker names and user info are used so who said what stays clear in imported threads, matching what Slack exposes to the connected app.

Sync behavior

Slack content is updated on a daily schedule like other integrations, and you can refresh manually when needed. Threads pulled in via app mention follow the product flow for near-term inclusion.

Activation limit

You can activate up to 2,000 conversation threads per Slack integration.