Slack AI

Slack AI is the set of AI features built into Slack, the team chat app. It writes channel recaps that catch you up on conversations you missed, and thread summaries that condense long discussions. Its natural-language search finds answers across your workspace history in plain words. It also takes notes from huddles, Slack's voice chats. These AI features come only with paid plans — Business+ and above, with some on Pro. There is no free tier for Slack AI. Check slack.com for current plan details.

Key Features

1. Channel recaps

Get a short recap of a channel you missed, covering the key points. It saves you reading hundreds of messages.

2. Thread summaries

Long threads get a one-tap summary of what was said and decided. You catch up in seconds instead of scrolling.

3. Natural-language search

Ask questions in plain words and get answers from workspace history. No need to remember exact keywords or channels.

4. Huddle notes

Huddles are Slack's quick voice chats. Slack AI takes notes from them so decisions do not get lost.

5. Works on what you can access

AI answers only use messages and files you are allowed to see. It never shows you private content from other teams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Slack AI available on the free plan?

No. Slack AI features come only with paid plans — mainly Business+ and above, with some features on Pro. The free plan has no AI features.

What can Slack AI summarize?

It can summarize channels you missed, long threads, and huddle notes. Summaries cover the key points and decisions without you reading every message.

Can it search messages from other teams?

Only the ones you can already access. Slack AI searches workspace history you have permission to see, so it never leaks private content.

How is Slack AI different from a Slack chatbot?

A chatbot is a separate app you talk to. Slack AI is built into Slack — adding summaries and search to the interface you use.

Conclusion

Slack AI suits teams that live in Slack and drown in unread messages. Recaps, thread summaries, and natural search cut catch-up time without changing how you work. It is a paid add-on to Slack's paid plans only — Business+ and above, partly on Pro — with the standalone AI add-on discontinued in 2025. Confirm current availability on slack.com.