When Slack channel or message links are posted in ClickUp, they'll automatically expand in ClickUp to display helpful details.
What you'll need
- The integration with Slack is available on every ClickUp plan.
- Guests can't use the integration with Slack.
Preview Slack links
You can preview Slack channels, messages, threads, thread replies, and forwarded messages in ClickUp tasks. Details vary for each preview type.
After you paste your first Slack link, you'll see a new Slack icon in the right sidebar of your Task view. You can click the Slack icon at any time to see every Slack link posted in the task.
Previews are grouped by type. You can switch between grid and table layouts using the icons in the upper-right corner.
Channel previews
Channel previews display the following details:
- Name
- Workspace
- Description
- Topic
- Number of members
Message previews
Message previews display the following details:
- Channel name
- Message author's Slack username
- Message content
Thread previews
Thread previews display the following details:
- Channel name
- Number of replies
- Message author's Slack username
- Message content
Thread reply previews
Thread reply message previews display the following details:
- Channel name
- Message author's Slack username
- Message content
Forwarded message previews
Forwarded message previews display the following details:
- Original message author's Slack username
- The sender's Slack username
- Original message content
Link preview FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Slack previews.
Do Slack previews show images or videos?
No, previews only include text with markdown support.
What happens when I post a link to a private Slack channel?
The preview will display the following info about the private channel:
- Name
- Workspace
- Privacy info
- Number of members
What happens when I post a link to a private message?
People without access to a message or channel won't see the preview or its content. People with access will be able to see both.