LibreAI / AI Chat / slack-machine
// ai-chat Β· DonDebonair/slack-machine

slack-machine

A simple, extendable Python framework for building Slack bots.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 769 starsβ‘‚ 56 forksMITupdated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

slack-machine is an open-source ai chat project by DonDebonair (DonDebonair/slack-machine on GitHub). It has 769 GitHub stars and 56 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 23 September 2026.

GitHub stars
769
Forks
56
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
23 September 2026
Category
AI Chat
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Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clarify your goal

    Decide what you want the project to do before installing anything.

  2. Clone the repo

    Grab the source and skim the README for setup requirements.

  3. Install and configure

    Install dependencies and add any API keys or settings it needs.

  4. Run your first task

    Launch it and follow the example workflow from the docs.

// features

Why people love it

Slack integration

Hooks into Slack workspaces and channels.

Active community

Bots, plugins, and help from other users.

Multi-platform

Runs on Discord, Slack, Telegram, WhatsApp, and more.

Plugin system

Add features with plugins and extensions.

AI-powered replies

Connects to LLMs for smart, contextual answers.

Moderation tools

Keep communities safe with built-in moderation.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/DonDebonair/slack-machine.git
    cd slack-machine
  2. Step 2 β€” Install dependencies

    Create a virtual environment and install the requirements.

    python3 -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate
    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Start the app or CLI and follow the README examples.

    python main.py --help
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains slack-machine?

It is an open-source project at DonDebonair/slack-machine with 56 forks. Check the repo’s contributors and recent commits to judge how active maintenance is.

Is slack-machine free to use?

Yes. It is MIT licensed, so you can use it commercially with attribution.

Which chat platforms are supported?

It depends on the project β€” most cover Discord, Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, or WeChat; check the README.

Do I need my own bot token?

Yes. You register a bot with the platform and paste its token into the config.

Can I self-host it?

Yes β€” that is the main appeal versus hosted bot builders.

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// alternatives

Alternatives in AI Chat

The most-starred other AI Chat projects in the LibreAI catalogue β€” the realistic shortlist if slack-machine is not the right fit.

Get slack-machine

Free and open β€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.