Terminal Slack
A terminal interface for Slack.
Controls
| Command | Key Combination |
|---|---|
| Move up | up arrow or k |
| Down up | down arrow or j |
| Search | / |
| Exit | esc |
| Select channels list | ctrl + c |
| Select users list | ctrl + u |
| Select writing area | ctrl + w |
| Select message list | ctrl + l |
Prerequsites
Setup
-
Download this repository:
git clone https://github.com/evanyeung/terminal-slack.git -
Enter the directory:
cd terminal-slack -
Install the package:
npm install -
Create your Legacy Slack API token.
- Go to the Slack Legacy Tokens page
- Click Generate Token
-
Install your token on your local machine, inserting your token between the quotes:
export SLACK_TOKEN='your-slack-token-here' -
Run the application:
node main.js -
Terminal Slack should now launch.
Troubleshooting
-
Terminal Slack opens for a second but then closes again
This might be due to your
SLACK_TOKENnot being recognised. Make sure the put yourSLACK_TOKENbetween the two single quotes when exporting it:export SLACK_TOKEN='xoxp-254112160503-252950188691-252375361712-6cbf56aada30951a9d310a5f23d032a0'