My workflow 6

For Slack, this automated workflow leverages webhooks to create an AI chatbot that responds to slash commands. It integrates LangChain for intelligent message generation and sends responses directly to Slack channels, enhancing communication efficiency and user engagement.

7/8/2025
11 nodes
Medium
webhookmediumsticky notelangchainslackadvancedintegrationapilogicroutingcommunicationnotification
Categories:
Communication & MessagingWebhook TriggeredMedium Workflow
Integrations:
Sticky NoteLangChainSlack

Target Audience

  • Developers: Those looking to integrate AI chatbots into Slack using n8n.
    - Business Owners: Individuals who want to automate customer support via Slack.
    - Marketers: Professionals aiming to enhance user engagement through automated messages.
    - Educators: Teachers or trainers seeking to provide instant feedback or assistance to students in Slack.
    - Technical Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in exploring automation and AI capabilities in communication platforms.

    • Problem Solved

  • This workflow addresses the need for automated responses in Slack, allowing users to interact with an AI chatbot through slash commands.
    - It simplifies the process of setting up AI communication, reducing manual effort and improving response times.
    - The workflow enables dynamic routing of commands, ensuring that users receive relevant and context-aware answers promptly.

    • Workflow Steps

  • Webhook Trigger: The workflow starts when a webhook receives a POST request from Slack containing the slash command.
    - Switch Node: The command is evaluated to determine which action to take (e.g., /ask or /another).
    - AI Message Creation: Based on the command, an AI message is generated using the Basic LLM Chain and OpenAI Chat Model to formulate a response.
    - Send Message to Slack: Finally, the generated message is sent back to the appropriate Slack channel or user using the Send a Message node.

    • Customization Guide

  • Modify Slash Commands: Users can change the conditions in the Switch node to add or alter the commands that trigger different responses.
    - Adjust AI Model Parameters: Users can customize the OpenAI Chat Model settings to use different models or tweak the response generation behavior.
    - Change Slack Channel: The channel ID in the Send a Message node can be updated to direct messages to different channels or users.
    - Update Sticky Notes: Users can edit the content of the sticky notes to reflect new instructions or information relevant to their workflow.