What ChatGPT's Slack integration is (connector overview)
ChatGPT's Slack integration connects the business chat tool Slack with ChatGPT so you can work with Slack information from inside ChatGPT. As of June 2026, the ability to take actions has been added on top of that.
How an action runs from Slack through ChatGPT
There are two forms: the connector and the app
ChatGPT's Slack integration comes in two broad forms. One is the "connector" that brings Slack information into ChatGPT, and the other is the "app" that lets you talk with ChatGPT directly inside Slack.
The connector securely brings in context from the Slack channels and direct messages you already have access to, and uses it as material for ChatGPT's answers. It suits jobs like summarizing long threads or pulling together the status of a project. The app, on the other hand, lets you chat one-on-one with ChatGPT in a dedicated Slack sidebar, where you can ask it to summarize threads or draft replies.
With the ChatGPT connector for Slack, you can securely bring in context from your Slack channels and DMs, making responses more helpful. Available in chat, Deep Research, and Agent Mode.
What changed with the June 2026 actions update
Until now the connector was mainly about reading and searching Slack. The June 2026 update adds "actions" that let ChatGPT operate on Slack, so it can go beyond looking things up and actually carry out the work.
For example, if you tell ChatGPT "join this channel" or "set a reminder for tomorrow morning," it does not just reply; it performs the action too. Speaking as someone who builds AI into daily work, being able to move straight from looking something up to acting on it removes a real break in the workflow.
What you can do with the new ChatGPT Slack connector actions
The new actions let ChatGPT carry out concrete operations in Slack. The main actions described so far are joining a channel, creating a reminder, uploading a file, and updating a profile.
Main actions ChatGPT can take with the new feature
Each of these works when the connector and the relevant action are enabled. The official description lists them as examples, so the set of supported actions may grow over time. The point of this update is that "referencing" through search and "doing" through actions now connect inside a single conversation.
ChatGPT can take supported actions such as joining a channel, creating a reminder, uploading a file, or updating a user's Slack profile when the connector and relevant actions are enabled.
Works in chat, Deep Research, and Agent Mode
The Slack connector is available across several ChatGPT surfaces. In addition to ordinary chat, you can call up Slack information in Deep Research, which digs in deeply, and in Agent Mode, which works autonomously.
For instance, you can fold Slack search or actions into a longer sequence of work you hand to Agent Mode. It pairs well with multi-step tasks, since looking things up and acting on them stay in one flow.
Setting up the Slack connector and action control (for admins)
The new actions are not something individual users switch on. A workspace admin opens Slack under Apps in ChatGPT and uses Action control to choose and manage which actions are available.
How an admin enables actions
Extra OAuth scopes and admin approval may be required
Depending on the action, turning the setting on may not be enough on its own. You may need to add Slack-side permissions (OAuth scopes), or have a Slack workspace or Enterprise Grid admin approve them.
Admins can review Slack under Apps in ChatGPT and use Action control to manage which actions are available. Some actions may require additional Slack OAuth scopes or approval from a Slack workspace or Enterprise Grid admin.
When you are evaluating a rollout, it is safer to enable a narrow set of actions first and widen the scope as you go. If you want to get a handle on ChatGPT itself first, see What is ChatGPT's GPT-5 as well.
Supported plans and caveats for ChatGPT's Slack integration
How much of the Slack connector you can use depends on your plan. The connector and app work on Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise/Edu, and the new actions are offered for Enterprise and Edu.
ChatGPT surfaces where the Slack connector works
The table below lays out how the connector and actions map to ChatGPT plans.
| Plan | Connector (Slack search / reference) | New actions |
|---|---|---|
| Plus / Pro | Available | Not included |
| Business | Available | Not included |
| Enterprise / Edu | Available | Available |
Search quality also depends on the plan of the Slack workspace you connect. On Slack plans with Slack AI enabled (Slack Business+ and Enterprise+), semantic search—which finds related information by reading the meaning of words—is available, while other plans are said to rely mainly on keyword matching.
The connector is currently unavailable to Plus and Pro users in the European Economic Area, Great Britain, and Switzerland, though Business and Enterprise customers in those regions are unaffected.
Watch the regional limits and data handling
There are a couple of caveats worth knowing before you start. The Plus and Pro connector is currently unavailable in the European Economic Area, Great Britain, and Switzerland, while Business and Enterprise customers in those regions are unaffected.
Data exchanged through the connector follows Slack's own data-handling rules. When you connect channels that contain confidential information, it is safer to decide the scope against your own organization's policy. If you need to prepare documents before sending them to Slack, How to load PDFs into ChatGPT is useful too.
Putting ChatGPT's Slack integration to work
ChatGPT's Slack integration has moved from "search Slack and answer" to "look things up and carry out the action in the same breath." With actions like joining a channel or creating a reminder, you can cut down the manual steps that come right after a search. Start by enabling a narrow set of actions as an admin, confirm the plan and regional conditions, and then try it out.
When you load long documents into ChatGPT for summaries or background research, converting them to Markdown first preserves headings and table structure, which improves accuracy.
Text and files you enter are processed within your own environment and are not sent to sakutto's servers, so you can format even confidential material with peace of mind.
Official sources for ChatGPT's Slack integration
This article is based on the primary information (official help center) below. Supported plans and specifications can change, so always check the official sources for the latest accurate details.