Slash Commands
Complete reference for all Smithy slash commands.
/thread
The primary command for creating and managing threads.
/thread newOpens the thread creation modal to create a new managed thread with a subject, content, and tags.
/thread openShows a list of open threads in the current channel. Each thread is shown as a clickable link so you can quickly navigate to it.
/thread staleShows a list of stale threads in the current channel. A thread is considered stale when it has had no activity for longer than your configured stale thread threshold. Each thread is shown as a clickable link so you can quickly review and close them.
/smithy
Administrative commands for managing Smithy in your workspace.
/smithy onEnables Thread Mode in the current channel. All new top-level messages will be converted into threads.
/smithy offDisables Thread Mode in the current channel. Messages will no longer be automatically converted.
/smithy authorizeOpens a link to connect your Slack account with Smithy, enabling automatic cleanup of your original messages.
/smithy support [message]Sends a support request to the Smithy team. Include a description of your issue or question.
/smithy statusShows the current Thread Mode status for the channel and your authorization status.
Tips
- Slash commands are visible only to you (ephemeral) — your team won't see the command in the channel
- If Smithy isn't responding to commands, make sure it's been invited to the channel