Automating WhatsApp-to-Slack: Transforming Communication for SMEs
Streamlining communication by automating WhatsApp messages to Slack, enhancing collaboration, and improving response times.
How We Brought ChatGPT to Slack - No Coding (or Drama) Required
Bringing the power of ChatGPT into our team’s daily workflow has been a game changer at work.flowers. But we didn’t want to deal with technical headaches, complicated tools, or having to buy expensive licenses for everyone. Here’s how (and why) we made it simple, secure, and collaborative.
Why Add ChatGPT to Slack?
Slack is where our conversations, questions, and project ideas happen. By connecting ChatGPT directly to Slack, our whole team now has instant access to AI, right where we already work:
- Quick help with writing, brainstorming, and problem-solving
- Summaries of long chats or documents in seconds
- No need to switch apps or copy-paste text around
But here’s what makes our approach special (and different from just buying ChatGPT licenses):
1. Much More Cost-Effective for Large Teams
Instead of paying for individual ChatGPT accounts for everyone, we use a single, shared setup. This means our whole team can use ChatGPT in Slack for a fraction of the cost of team licenses. It’s perfect for growing companies who want everyone to have access without breaking the bank.
2. It’s More Secure Than the Free ChatGPT Site
When you use the free version of ChatGPT, your company’s data can be used to help train future models. But with our setup, all interactions go through the official ChatGPT API, which is excluded from model training. That means your conversations are private and much more secure.
3. Real Multi-Player Mode for ChatGPT
With ChatGPT living inside Slack, multiple teammates can join the same conversation thread. This means you can brainstorm ideas together, clarify questions, or get help on projects as a group, all with AI chiming in. It’s not just one person talking to ChatGPT; it’s truly collaborative.
How Does It Work for Our Team?
It’s as simple as tagging our @ChatGPT bot in Slack. Anyone can ask a question or upload a file—like a document or bit of code—and ChatGPT will reply, right in the thread, as if it’s a helpful team member. If a few people are involved in the chat, everyone sees the same responses and can keep the conversation going.
There’s no new software to learn, no logins to remember, and no need to switch between apps. If you know how to send a Slack message, you already know how to use ChatGPT at work.flowers.
What Changed for Us?
- We now save time on brainstorming, writing, and summarising.
- No more copy-pasting text into AI tools or switching tabs.
- Our data is safer, and our costs are much lower—especially as our team grows.
- It feels like AI is part of the team, not just a separate tool.
Want to See It in Action?
Curious how this could work for your team? We’d be happy to show you! Schedule a call or just message us on WhatsApp.
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