slack-daily-digest
Create a daily Slack digest from selected channels or topics. Use when the user asks for a daily Slack recap or summary of today's Slack activity.
Best use case
slack-daily-digest is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Create a daily Slack digest from selected channels or topics. Use when the user asks for a daily Slack recap or summary of today's Slack activity.
Teams using slack-daily-digest should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/slack-daily-digest/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How slack-daily-digest Compares
| Feature / Agent | slack-daily-digest | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Create a daily Slack digest from selected channels or topics. Use when the user asks for a daily Slack recap or summary of today's Slack activity.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Slack Daily Digest Use this skill to produce a daily digest of today's important Slack activity from selected channels or topics. ## Start Here - If the user did not name channels or topics, ask first before making any Slack tool calls. - Do not guess the user's main or starred channels. ## Workflow 1. Confirm channels or topic keywords. 2. Resolve the user's timezone with `slack_read_user_profile`. For "today," use local start-of-day through now and state that window in the digest. 3. Named channels: Resolve IDs through `slack_search_channels`, then call `slack_read_channel` for today's window with `limit` at `50` per channel. 4. Named topics: Use `slack_search_public_and_private` for each topic phrase. If channels were also provided, run one search per topic and channel with `query` set to `<topic phrase> in:<#CHANNEL_ID>` so the search stays inside the selected channels. If no channels were provided, set `query` to the topic phrase. Then read the returned channels with `slack_read_channel` or parent threads with `slack_read_thread` when a result looks important. 5. Prioritize decisions, blockers, incidents, asks, ownership changes, deadline changes, and status changes. 6. When a named channel was resolved to a channel ID, render that channel in the final digest as a Slack channel mention like `<#CHANNEL_ID>` instead of plain `#channel-name`, especially in **Scope**. 7. Read the full `## Formatting Rules` section below. 8. If the user asked to post or send the digest in Slack, use `../slack-outgoing-message/SKILL.md` and follow the user's explicit intent: - explicit send/post/share: write directly - explicit draft/review-first: create a draft - no Slack delivery request: return the digest in chat ## Formatting Rules - For a concise Slack or chat summary, you MUST use exactly this structure unless the user explicitly requests a different format. - If you use `../slack-outgoing-message/SKILL.md` to draft or send the final message, this output contract remains binding. The downstream skill does not relax or rename these sections. ```md **Daily Slack Digest - YYYY-MM-DD** **Scope** - <clickable channel mentions for resolved channels + topics + time window> - <coverage note or omitted-channel caveat, if any> **Summary** <1-2 sentence summary of volume + key signals> **Topic: <group 1>** - ... - ... **Topic: <group 2>** - ... - ... **Needs attention** - ... **Notes** - <gaps, absences, or caveats> ``` - Group the digest by topic or channel, whichever better matches the request. - Use short group headers and keep each group to 1–3 bullets. - Keep the digest compact; aim for 4–10 bullets total across all sections. - Start each bullet with the key update, then add implication, owner, blocker, or action if relevant. - If grouping by topic, include the channel when helpful. - If grouping by channel, include the topic when helpful. - For resolved channels, prefer Slack channel mentions like `<#CHANNEL_ID>` so the names are clickable. Use plain text only when you do not have a channel ID. - Include **Needs attention** only for items requiring user action, decisions, or input. - Include **Notes** for gaps, absences, sparse results, or caveats.
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