zack/slackbot-py

A basic slackbot.

Environment Requirements

1. Python >= 3.10

Slack Permission Requirements

OAuth & Permissions > Scopes > Bot Token Scopes

1. channels:history
2. chat:write
3. reactions:read
4. users:read

Event Subscriptions > Subscribe to bot events

1. message.channels
2. reaction_added

Development

1. Follow the instructions here to create and install a new app and get your secret tokens.
2. $ python3 -m venv .venv
3. $ source .venv/bin/activate
4. $ pip install -r requirements.txt
5. $ cp secrets-template.json secrets.json and fill in your secrets
6. $ npm install -g localtunnel or locally if you want
7. $ lt --port 3000 --subdomain yoursubdomainhere
8. $ python3 app.py
9. Enable events at https://api.slack.com/apps/<your_workplace>/event-subscriptions?
10. Fill in the request URL as https://yoursubdomainhere.loca.lt/slack/events
11. Test & save changes
12. Your bot should now be able to respond to commands!