slackfred

Alfred workflow to interact, and perform various functions with the service Slack.

Getting started

1. Install slackfred by visiting the download page in Github or via the Packal page
2. Open alfred and type slt, then hold cmd (apple key) and press enter. This will open up the Slack API page. Then look for your team (make sure you're logged in) near the bottom and copy your token.
3. Open alfred and type slt, then paste your token and press enter.
4. Try one of the commands below!

Currently Available Functionality

• slt: Set your API Token
  • Open alfred and type slt, then paste your token. If you don't have a token, then hold cmd to open the API page to get one (look for your team near the bottom of the page).
• slf: Search files
  • Open alfred and type slf to search files. Selecting a file opens it in your browser
• slk: Search users and rooms
  • Open alfred and type slk to search user and room names. Hitting enter triggers an Applescript to interact with the desktop application and passes the selected name. Similar to cmd+k
• slp: Set your presence
  • Open alfred and type slp active or slp away
• slc: View, leave and join channels
  • Open alfred and type slc to display a searchable list of channels. Selecting a channel with alt leaves and ctrl lets you join.
• slclear: Clear unread messages

To-do

• Search direct messages
• Create a smoother API key/token process

This workflow was created with the help of Dean Jackson's Alfred library.