Slack commands not working

If a Robin Slack command does not work, a Robin admin needs to refresh the Slack integration.

The /book-a-desk command does not work

The Slack command "/book-a-desk" lets users book a desk in Slack. To get this command, a Robin admin must refresh the Slack integration.

Refresh the integration once for the organization. Individual users do not need to refresh their Slack integration.

The /Who-is-in command does not work

The Slack command "/Who-is-in" sends a summary of who plans to be in the office that week. To get this command, a Robin admin must refresh the Slack integration.

Refresh the integration once for the organization. Individual users do not need to refresh their Slack integration.

Refresh a Slack integration

To refresh the integration, remove it in Robin, then add it again.

Remove the Slack integration

Remove Slack from the Integrations page in the web dashboard.

  1. In the web dashboard, go to Manage > Integrations.
  2. In the Installed list, select Manage next to Slack. The Slack page opens.
  3. Under Remove Integration at the bottom, select Remove.
  4. Confirm the removal. The Integrations page opens.

Add Slack again

Set up Slack again and allow Robin in the Slack window.

  1. Under Add Connectors, find Slack and select Set up.
  2. Select Add to Slack.
  3. In the Slack window that opens, sign in to your Slack team.
  4. Select your Slack team.
  5. Select a channel for Robin. Tip: you can select a DM with yourself from the dropdown.
  6. Select Allow. Robin connects to your Slack team and you can find it in the Team Directory.
  7. Invite Robin to a common channel, or keep it as a DM-only tool.

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