Slack
Get Atarim updates in Slack — and create tasks, change status, comment and tag without leaving it.
The Slack integration posts Atarim activity into Slack and lets your team act on tasks from there. Setup is short — connect the workspace, pick a channel, then choose which of the seven events you want posted. The judgement is entirely in which events you enable.
Connect once, then choose which events reach Slack.
The Slack integration posts Atarim activity into Slack, so your team sees new tasks, comments and status changes without opening the dashboard. As Atarim puts it, you can leverage the integration to keep you and your team up to date.
Setup is short: connect your Slack workspace, then choose which of the seven events you want posted.
Connect Slack
The “Not Approved by Slack” Notice
The authorisation page shows a notice reading App is not approved by Slack, explaining that apps are reviewed for quality before they are listed in the Slack Marketplace.
This is a listing status, not a security warning. It means the Atarim app is not published in Slack’s public Marketplace — not that Slack has found a problem with it. You can continue and select Allow as normal.
If Your Workspace Blocks the Install
Separately from the notice above, some Slack workspaces require every app to be approved by an admin before it can be installed. If that applies, the install stops and an admin needs to clear it.
yourworkspacename.slack.com/apps/manage/settings.
Optional: Add Atarim to Other Channels
You do not need this for notifications. The channel you chose during authorisation already receives everything — Atarim posts to it through the connection Slack created at that moment, so task pushes start working immediately with nothing further to set up in Slack.
This step is only for running commands from other channels. If your team wants to create tasks or change statuses from a channel other than the notification one, add the app there.
Choose What Gets Posted
Once connected, seven events can be switched on or off individually.
| Event | Posts when |
|---|---|
| New Task | A task is created. |
| New Comment | Someone comments on a task. |
| New Note | An internal note is added. |
| New Status | A task’s status changes. |
| New Priority | A task’s priority changes. |
| New User | A user is added. |
| New Tag | A tag is applied. |
Run Task Actions from Slack
The integration works in both directions. As well as receiving notifications, your team can act on tasks without leaving Slack — either from a button menu or with slash commands.
The Action Menu
| Menu option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Create Task | Creates a general task. |
| Change Task Status | Updates an existing task’s status. |
| Add Task Comment | Adds a comment to a task. |
| Change Priority | Updates a task’s priority. |
| Tag Task | Applies a tag to a task. |
Slash Commands
Slash commands do the same jobs from the message box. Type /ata to see Atarim’s commands suggested as you type.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/atarim_create_task | Opens the modal for creating a general task. |
/atarim_change_task_status | Opens the modal for changing a task status. |
/atarim_change_task_priority | Opens the modal for changing a task priority. |
/atarim_change_task_tag | Opens the modal for adding a task tag. |
/atarim_add_task_comment | Opens the modal for creating a task comment. |
/atarim_help | Shows the help text listing all available commands. |
/atarim_help for the current list — it is generated by the app itself, so it is always accurate even if this article ages.
Example: Changing a Task Status
/atarim_change_task_status and press Enter.
/atarim_help once and pin the reply in your main channel. It saves the team asking, and it is the fastest way to onboard someone who joins later.
Benefits
| Benefit | In practice |
|---|---|
| Activity reaches the team | Updates land where people already are, rather than waiting to be found. |
| Faster pick-up | New client requests get seen in minutes rather than at the next check. |
| Per-event control | Seven switches mean you send what matters and suppress the rest. |
| No manual updates | Nobody has to relay what happened in Atarim. |
| Act without switching tabs | Create tasks, change status, comment and tag from Slack itself. |
| Nothing to build | It is a native connection — no API keys, webhooks or automation platform. |
Example Use Cases
| Situation | What to enable |
|---|---|
| A team that lives in Slack | New Task and New Comment, so requests and replies both surface. |
| Watching for incoming client work | New Task only, for a quiet but useful channel. |
| Coordinating a busy delivery week | Add New Status temporarily, then turn it off again. |
| Tracking who is picking work up | New User, to see assignments as they happen. |
| A channel that includes clients | Leave New Note off — it carries internal content. |
| A tagging convention you are enforcing | New Tag, to spot tags being applied inconsistently. |
FAQs
Do I need an API key?
No. Slack is a native integration — you authorise it through Slack rather than pasting a key.
Which events can be posted?
Seven: New Task, New Comment, New Note, New Status, New Priority, New User and New Tag. Each has its own switch.
Will internal notes reach Slack?
Yes, if New Note is switched on. Slack does not apply Atarim’s client-visibility rules, so leave it off for channels that are not team-only.
Can I send different events to different channels?
The switches apply to the workspace connection as a whole rather than per project.
What if the connection breaks?
Use the reconnect option in the Slack row of the Integrations panel.
Do I need Slack admin rights?
You need enough permission in Slack to authorise an app. If you cannot, ask a Slack admin to approve it.
Can clients use the Slack integration?
No. Actions require both Slack and Atarim access, so only internal users can use them. Clients work in Atarim directly.
Can I connect more than one Slack channel?
You can add Atarim to as many channels as you like for running commands, but only the channel chosen during setup receives automated notifications.
How do I see the current slash commands?
Type /atarim_help in a channel where Atarim is added. The list comes from the app itself, so it is always current.
How do I quieten a noisy channel?
Turn off New Status and New Priority first. A single task can change both several times a day.
Common issues
- Nothing is posting to Slack — check the connection is still active and at least one event is switched on. You do not need to add Atarim to the channel; notifications use the connection made during authorisation.
- Slack warns the app is not approved — expected. It means Atarim is not listed in the Slack Marketplace, not that anything is wrong. Continue with Allow.
- You cannot get past the authorisation page — a channel is required. Choose one under Channel for webhook.
- The Slack option is locked — your plan does not include native integrations. The lock names the minimum plan required.
- Integrations is not in your settings sidebar — your role does not have access. Ask an Administrator.
- The connection stopped working — use the reconnect option in the Slack row rather than removing the integration.
- The channel is too noisy — turn off New Status and New Priority first, since they generate the most traffic.
- Internal notes appeared in a shared channel — New Note is switched on. Turn it off if the channel is not team-only.
- You cannot authorise the app in Slack — the workspace may require app approval. An admin can approve Atarim specifically, or turn off Require App Approval.
- Slash commands do nothing in a channel — Atarim has not been added to that channel. Add it from the channel’s Integrations tab.
- A command is not recognised — run
/atarim_helpfor the current list. Command names have changed before. - Notifications go to the wrong channel — use Manage Connection in Atarim to change the notification channel.
Conclusion
Slack is one of the simplest integrations to set up — connect, then pick your events. The judgement is entirely in which events you enable.
Start with New Task and New Comment, and be deliberate about New Note, which is the one event that can put internal discussion in front of people who should not see it.
Tips & best practices
- Start with two events and add more only if the channel stays useful.
- Leave New Note off unless the channel is strictly team-only.
- Turn off New Status and New Priority first if things get noisy.
- Use a dedicated channel rather than a busy general one.
- Reconnect rather than reinstall if the connection drops.
- Pin the
/atarim_helpreply so the team has the commands to hand. - Only add Atarim to extra channels if people need to run commands there — notifications need no setup in Slack.
- Set Slack up during onboarding, so new team members adopt it from the start.
- Review your enabled events periodically — needs change between projects.