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slackcat

Slackcat is a command line tool designed to send messages and files to Slack channels directly from the terminal. It allows users to interact and communicate with their team members without needing to switch to the Slack interface. The tool is written in Go and is cross-platform, making it compatible with various operating systems. Slackcat supports sending messages with formatting, attachments, and even emoji reactions. It utilizes Slack APIs and users can authenticate using a Slack token or by creating and using a Slack app. The tool enables automated chat and file sharing workflows, making it useful for scripting or integrating with other command line utilities. Additionally, Slackcat provides a clean and straightforward syntax, allowing users to send messages and files with ease directly from their terminal environment.

List of commands for slackcat:

  • slackcat:tldr:bcbd5 slackcat: Post a file to Slack with a custom filename.
    $ slackcat --channel ${channel_name} --filename=${filename} ${filename}
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  • slackcat:tldr:c787c slackcat: Post a file to Slack.
    $ slackcat --channel ${channel_name} ${filename}
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