Release2026-09-18

Slack announced a connected AI and Salesforce interface at Dreamforce 2026. Slackbot now works in channels and Salesforce Lightning Experience. It builds live, interactive Slackforce Surfaces from Salesforce data. Slackbot is powered by Claude and has 1M monthly active users. Big Mode gives Slackbot a full-screen workspace for deep work. Slack Code lets teams write, review, and ship code together in dedicated channels. Two-way voice and video generation for Slackbot are coming this fall. Slack Frontline is a mobile-first experience for frontline teams. Slackbot in Lightning is available now. Slackbot in Channels is in early pilot. Slack Frontline is in preview.

What changed

Slackbot was limited to private chats and basic tasks.

What it unlocks

Teams can now build, share, and act on AI-generated interfaces and code in shared channels.

  • 1M monthly active Slackbot users
  • 145% QoQ growth in Slackbot usage

What you need to act on it

  • Slack Business+ or Enterprise+ plan
  • Salesforce Lightning Experience for Slackbot integration
  • Flex Credits for non-Slackbot Salesforce customers

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