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+---
+title: Slack
+description: dlt verified source for Slack API
+keywords: [slack api, slack verified source, slack]
+---
+
+# Slack
+
+:::info Need help deploying these sources, or figuring out how to run them in your data stack?
+
+[Join our Slack community](https://dlthub-community.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-1slox199h-HAE7EQoXmstkP_bTqal65g)
+or [book a call](https://calendar.app.google/kiLhuMsWKpZUpfho6) with our support engineer Adrian.
+:::
+
+[Slack](https://slack.com/) is a popular messaging and collaboration platform for teams and organizations.
+
+This Slack `dlt` verified source and
+[pipeline example](https://github.com/dlt-hub/verified-sources/blob/master/sources/slack_pipeline.py)
+loads data using “Slack API” to the destination of your choice.
+
+Sources and resources that can be loaded using this verified source are:
+
+| Name                  | Description                                                                |
+| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| slack_source          | Retrives resources conversations, conversations_history and access_logs    |
+| channels_resource     | Retrives all the channels                                                  |
+| get_messages_resource | Retrives all the messages for a given channel                              |
+| access_logs           | Retrives the access logs                                                   |
+
+## Setup Guide
+
+### Grab user OAuth token
+
+To set up the pipeline, create a Slack app in your workspace to obtain a user token for accessing the Slack API.
+
+1. Navigate to your Slack workspace and click on the name at the top-left.
+1. Select Tools > Customize Workspace.
+1. From the top-left Menu, choose Configure apps.
+1. Click Build (top-right) > Create a New App.
+1. Opt for "From scratch", set the "App Name", and pick your target workspace.
+1. Confirm with Create App.
+1. Navigate to OAuth and Permissions under the Features section.
+1. Assign the following scopes: 
+
+   | Name                 | Description                                                                       |
+   | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+   | admin                | Administer a workspace                                                            |
+   | channels:history     | View messages and other content in public channels                                | 
+   | groups:history       | View messages and other content in private channels (where the app is added)      | 
+   | im:history           | View messages and other content in direct messages (where the app is added)       | 
+   | mpim:history         | View messages and other content in group direct messages (where the app is added) |
+   | channels:read        | View basic information about public channels in a workspace                       | 
+   | groups:read          | View basic information about private channels (where the app is added)            | 
+   | im:read              | View basic information about direct messages (where the app is added)             | 
+   | mpim:read            | View basic information about group direct messages (where the app is added)       | 
+   > Note: These scopes are adjustable; tailor them to your needs.
+
+1. From "OAuth & Permissions" on the left, add the scopes and copy the User OAuth Token.
+
+
+### Initialize the verified source
+
+To get started with your data pipeline, follow these steps:
+
+1. Enter the following command:
+
+   ```bash
+   dlt init slack duckdb
+   ```
+
+   [This command](../../reference/command-line-interface) will initialize
+   [the pipeline example](https://github.com/dlt-hub/verified-sources/blob/master/sources/slack_pipeline.py)
+   with Google Sheets as the [source](../../general-usage/source) and
+   [duckdb](../destinations/duckdb.md) as the [destination](../destinations).
+
+1. If you'd like to use a different destination, simply replace `duckdb` with the name of your
+   preferred [destination](../destinations).
+
+1. After running this command, a new directory will be created with the necessary files and
+   configuration settings to get started.
+
+For more information, read the
+[Walkthrough: Add a verified source.](../../walkthroughs/add-a-verified-source)
+
+### Add credentials
+
+1. In the `.dlt` folder, there's a file called `secrets.toml`. It's where you store sensitive
+   information securely, like access tokens. Keep this file safe. Here's its format for service
+   account authentication:
+
+   ```toml
+   [sources.slack]
+   access_token = "Please set me up!" # please set me up!
+   ```
+
+1. Copy the user Oauth token you [copied above](#grab-user-oauth-token).
+
+1. Finally, enter credentials for your chosen destination as per the [docs](../destinations/).
+
+## Run the pipeline
+
+1. Before running the pipeline, ensure that you have installed all the necessary dependencies by
+   running the command:
+
+   ```bash
+   pip install -r requirements.txt
+   ```
+
+1. You're now ready to run the pipeline! To get started, run the following command:
+
+   ```bash
+   python3 slack_pipeline.py
+   ```
+
+1. Once the pipeline has finished running, you can verify that everything loaded correctly by using
+   the following command:
+
+   ```bash
+   dlt pipeline <pipeline_name> show
+   ```
+
+   For example, the `pipeline_name` for the above pipeline example is `slack`, you
+   may also use any custom name instead.
+
+   For more information, read the [Walkthrough: Run a pipeline](../../walkthroughs/run-a-pipeline).
+
+## Sources and resources
+
+`dlt` works on the principle of [sources](../../general-usage/source) and
+[resources](../../general-usage/resource).
+
+### Source `slack_source`
+
+It retrieves data from Slack's API and returns resources conversations, conversations_history, and access_logs.
+
+```python
+@dlt.source(name="slack", max_table_nesting=2)
+def slack_source(
+    page_size: int = MAX_PAGE_SIZE,
+    access_token: str = dlt.secrets.value,
+    start_date: Optional[TAnyDateTime] = DEFAULT_START_DATE,
+    end_date: Optional[TAnyDateTime] = None,
+    selected_channels: Optional[List[str]] = dlt.config.value,
+) -> Iterable[DltResource]:
+```
+
+`page_size`: Maximum items per page (default: 1000).
+
+`access_token`: OAuth token for authentication.
+
+`start_date`: Range start. (default: January 1, 2000).
+
+`end_date`: Range end.
+
+`selected_channels`: Channels to load; defaults to all if unspecified.
+
+### Resource `channels_resource`
+
+This function yields all the channels as `dlt` resource.
+
+
+```python
+@dlt.resource(name="channels", primary_key="id", write_disposition="replace")
+def channels_resource() -> Iterable[TDataItem]:
+
+    yield from channel
+yield channels_resource
+```
+
+### Resource `get_messages_resource`
+
+This method fetches messages for a specified channel from the Slack API. It creates a resource for each channel in channels.
+
+```python
+def get_messages_resource(
+    channel_data: Dict[str, Any],
+    created_at: dlt.sources.incremental[DateTime] = dlt.sources.incremental(
+        "ts",
+        initial_value=start_dt,
+        end_value=end_dt,
+        allow_external_schedulers=True,
+    ),
+) -> Iterable[TDataItem]:
+```
+
+`channel_data`: A dictionary detailing a specific channel to determine where messages are fetched from.
+
+`created_at`: An optional parameter leveraging dlt.sources.incremental to define the timestamp range for message retrieval. Sub-arguments include:
+
+   - `ts`: Timestamp from the Slack API response.
+
+   - `initial_value`: Start of the timestamp range, defaulting to start_dt in slack_source.
+
+   - `end_value`: Timestamp range end, defaulting to end_dt in slack_source.
+
+   - `allow_external_schedulers`: A boolean that, if True, permits external schedulers to manage incremental loading.
+
+### Resource `access_logs`
+
+This method retrieves access logs from the Slack API.
+
+```python
+@dlt.resource(
+    name="access_logs",
+    selected=False,
+    primary_key="user_id",
+    write_disposition="append",
+)
+# it is not an incremental resource it just has a end_date filter
+def logs_resource() -> Iterable[TDataItem]:
+```
+
+`selected`: A boolean set to False, indicating the resource isn't loaded by default.
+
+`primary_key`: The unique identifier is "user_id".
+
+`write_disposition`: Set to "append", allowing new data to join existing data in the destination.
+> Note: This resource may not function in the pipeline or tests due to its paid status. An error arises for non-paying accounts.
+
+### Create your own pipeline
+
+If you wish to create your own pipelines, you can leverage source and resource methods from this
+verified source.
+
+1. Configure the pipeline by specifying the pipeline name, destination, and dataset as follows:
+
+   ```python
+   pipeline = dlt.pipeline(
+        pipeline_name="google_sheets",  # Use a custom name if desired
+        destination="duckdb",  # Choose the appropriate destination (e.g., duckdb, redshift, post)
+        dataset_name="google_spreadsheet_data"  # Use a custom name if desired
+   )
+   ```
+1. To load Slack resources from the specified start date:
+
+   ```python
+   source = slack_source(page_size=1000, start_date=datetime(2023, 9, 1), end_date=datetime(2023, 9, 8))
+
+   # Enable below to load only 'access_logs', available for paid accounts only.
+   # source.access_logs.selected = True
+
+   load_info = pipeline.run(source)
+   print(load_info)
+   ```
+   > Subsequent runs will load only items updated since the previous run.
+
+1. To load selected Slack resources from the specified start date:
+
+   ```python
+   # To load data from selected channel.
+   selected_channels=["Please set me up!"] # Enter the channel name here.
+
+   source = slack_source(
+       page_size=20,
+       selected_channels=selected_channels,
+       start_date=datetime(2023, 9, 1),
+       end_date=datetime(2023, 9, 8),
+   )
+
+   load_info = pipeline.run(source)
+   print(load_info)
+   ```
+   > It loads data starting from 1st September 2023 to 8th Sep 2023. 
+

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