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Slack Incoming Webhooks Configuration Guide ​

Slack is the central collaboration hub for global tech companies and distributed teams. With Slack's official Incoming Webhooks integration, DuRT posts AI-summarized meeting digests and action items as modern Block Kit interactive cards directly to your public or private Slack channels.


Key Features ​

  • Official Block Kit Layout: Formatted with Header sections, Context timestamp metadata, Dividers, and Markdown quote blocks.
  • No App Directory Review: Create an internal workspace app in seconds without public submission.
  • High Throughput: Multi-message capacity with clean, un-spammed layouts.

Step 1: Create a Slack App and Enable Incoming Webhooks ​

  1. Visit the Slack API Dashboard: https://api.slack.com/apps.
  2. Click Create New App -> select From scratch.
  3. Name your app (e.g. DuRT Dispatcher) and select your development workspace.
  4. On the app home page, select Incoming Webhooks under Features.
  5. Toggle the switch to On.
  6. Scroll down and click Add New Webhook to Workspace.
  7. Pick the destination channel (e.g. #general or #standup) and click Allow.
  8. Copy the generated Webhook URL (format: https://hooks.slack.com/services/...).

Step 2: Configure DuRT ​

  1. Open DuRT -> Settings -> Integrations & Delivery.
  2. Click + Add Account -> Slack.
  3. Enter:
    • Account Name: e.g. Engineering Slack.
    • Webhook URL: Paste your Slack incoming webhook.
    • Preferences: Select summary, action items, or transcript highlights.
  4. Click Save.

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