openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix feat(slack): add Slack DM capability for agent [1 comments, 2 participants]

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openclaw/openclaw#78279Fetched 2026-05-07 03:38:53
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Add Slack DM capability to OpenClaw agent so it can send direct messages to team members.

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Add Slack DM capability to OpenClaw agent so it can send direct messages to team members.

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[FEATURE REQUEST]

Priority: NICE-TO-HAVE

Summary

Add Slack DM capability to OpenClaw agent so it can send direct messages to team members.

Background

During the v1.1.4 release review, Legend requested that the agent DM three team members about a workflow issue. The agent can mention users in channels/threads but cannot initiate or send direct messages.

Use Cases

  • Notify specific team members about urgent issues
  • Send private reminders without cluttering channels
  • Reach people who may not be monitoring a specific channel

Tasks

  • Add Slack DM tool/skill to OpenClaw
  • Handle user ID resolution (support both Slack user IDs and names)
  • Add appropriate permissions/safeguards (e.g., rate limiting, opt-out)

References

  • Requested by Legend during DContact release review

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