How to Install Slack for Every Restart

When it comes to setting up a Slack connector with Airbyte, there are several steps you need to follow. In this article, we will walk you through the process of installing Slack and configuring it for every restart.

Step 1: Set Up the Slack Connector in Airbyte

To start, go to the Airbyte dashboard and click on the 'Sources' tab. Then, click on the '+New Source' button and select 'Slack' from the dropdown menu. Enter a name for your Slack connector and select the source type as 'Slack'.

Step 2: Authenticate Your Account and Log In

Next, you need to authenticate your account and log in to your Slack account. Click on the 'Authenticate' button and follow the prompts to authorize Airbyte to access your Slack account.

Step 3: Set Up the Source

In the next step, you will set up the source page for your Slack connector. You can enter a name for your Slack connector and select the channels you want to sync from. If you want to sync data from private channels, toggle the 'include_private_channels' option.

Step 4: Configure Your Channel Filter

You can also configure your channel filter by entering a list of channel names (without leading '#' char) that limits the channels from which you'd like to sync messages.

Step 5: Join Channels and Set Up Your Lookback Window

If you want to join all public channels or sync data only from channels the bot is already in, toggle the 'join_channels' option. You also need to set up your lookback window, which corresponds to the amount of days in the past from which you want to sync data.

Step 6: Install Slack App

To install the Slack app, go to the Slack app directory and search for the name of your app. Then, click on the 'Install' button to generate a 'Bot User OAuth Access Token'. This token will be used as the token in Airbyte.

Step 7: Restart Your Slack Instance

After installing the Slack app, you may need to restart your Slack instance for it to pick up the new app.

By following these steps, you can install and set up Slack with Airbyte for every restart. This will allow you to control which resources Airbyte should be able to access and sync data from your Slack instance.

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