Rememberizer Slack integration

This guide will walk you through the process of integrating your Slack workspace into Rememberizer as a knowledge source.

Overview

The Slack integration allows you to connect your Slack workspace to Rememberizer, enabling AI applications to search and reference your team's Slack messages and shared files. This integration creates a searchable knowledge base from your conversations, announcements, questions, and decisions captured in Slack.

Before You Begin

Before connecting Slack to Rememberizer, ensure you:

• Have a Rememberizer account

• Have access to a Slack workspace where you have permission to install apps

• Understand which channels contain knowledge you want to make searchable

• Consider any organizational data policies regarding third-party integrations

Connection Process

Step 1: Access the Knowledge Sources

1. Sign in to your Rememberizer account

2. Navigate to Personal > Your Knowledge tab, or visit https://rememberizer.ai/personal/knowledge

3. You should see all available knowledge sources, including Slack

Your Knowledge sources page with Slack option

Step 2: Initiate Slack Connection

1. Click the "Connect" button on the Slack knowledge source card

2. You will be redirected to Slack's authorization page

3. Select the Slack workspace you want to connect (if you belong to multiple workspaces)

Slack OAuth authorization screen

Note: If you see a warning that this application is not authorized by Slack, it is because Rememberizer is intended to search for Slack content outside of Slack, which is against the Slack App Directory Guidelines. This doesn't affect the functionality or security of the integration.

Step 3: Grant Permissions

1. Review the permissions Rememberizer is requesting:

   • Read access to public channels

   • Read access to private channels you're a member of

   • Read access to message history

   • Read access to files

2. Click "Allow" to install the Rememberizer Slack app to your workspace

Step 4: Select Channels for Indexing

1. After successful authorization, you'll be redirected back to Rememberizer

2. A side panel will automatically open showing available channels

3. If the panel doesn't appear, click the "Select" button next to your Slack workspace

Successful Slack workspace connection

Step 5: Choose Specific Channels

1. In the side panel, browse the list of available channels

2. Select checkboxes next to channels you want to include

3. You can filter by channel type (public/private) or search by name

4. Consider starting with just a few channels for faster initial processing

Select specific Slack channels to index

Step 6: Begin Processing

1. After selecting channels, click "Save" at the bottom of the panel

2. Rememberizer will begin downloading, processing, and embedding messages

3. You'll see a progress indicator as channels are processed

4. Initial processing may take several minutes to hours depending on the volume of messages

How Slack Data is Processed

When you connect Slack to Rememberizer, the following occurs:

1. Authentication: Secure OAuth connection established with refresh token capability

2. Channel Selection: Only your selected channels are accessed

3. Message Retrieval: Messages and threaded replies are downloaded in batches

4. Content Processing:

   • Messages are chunked into appropriate segments

   • Vector embeddings are generated to capture semantic meaning

   • Files shared in messages are processed based on supported formats

5. Continuous Updates: New messages are periodically synced (approximately every 6 hours)

Data Refresh and Synchronization

Rememberizer automatically keeps your Slack knowledge up to date:

• Incremental Updates: Only new or changed messages are processed after initial indexing

• Update Schedule: Automatic synchronization occurs approximately every 6 hours

• Thread Monitoring: New replies in threads are detected and indexed

• Manual Refresh: Force an immediate update by clicking the "Refresh" icon next to your Slack connection

Security and Privacy Considerations

The Slack integration includes several security measures:

• OAuth Security: Industry-standard authorization protocol with token encryption

• Selective Access: Only processes channels you explicitly select

• Encrypted Storage: All message content is encrypted before storage

• No Message Alteration: Read-only access to your Slack workspace (cannot post or modify messages)

• Permission Scopes: Limited to only the permissions needed for search functionality

• Account Linking: Connection is specific to your Rememberizer account only

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Authorization Failures

Problem: Unable to connect to Slack or authorization errors. Solutions:

• Ensure you have permissions to install apps in your workspace

• Try disconnecting and reconnecting the integration

• Check if your organization uses Slack Enterprise Grid with app restrictions

Missing Channels

Problem: Some channels don't appear in the selection panel. Solutions:

• Verify you're a member of the channels you want to index

• For private channels, you must be a member to index them

• Refresh the channel list by clicking the refresh icon

Processing Delays

Problem: Indexing is taking a very long time. Solutions:

• Start with fewer channels and add more gradually

• Check if channels have an extremely large message history

• Verify your internet connection is stable

Authentication Expiration

Problem: Integration stops working after some time. Solutions:

• Reconnect the integration through the Knowledge page

• Check if the Slack app was removed from your workspace

• Verify your Rememberizer account is active

Limitations and Considerations

• Message History: Up to 100,000 messages per channel can be indexed

• File Types: Supported files include PDFs, text documents, and spreadsheets

• Private Channels: Only private channels you're a member of can be indexed

• Direct Messages: DMs are not currently supported for privacy reasons

• Enterprise Restrictions: Some Slack Enterprise Grid features may affect integration

What's Next?

After connecting Slack to Rememberizer:

1. Use Mementos to control which AI tools can access your Slack knowledge
2. Combine Slack with other knowledge sources for comprehensive context

3. Try searching your knowledge through the web UI
4. Connect your knowledge to AI tools using GPT integration or the Rememberizer API

If you encounter any issues during setup or use, contact our support team for assistance.