Smithy Documentation
Learn how Smithy keeps your Slack channels organized by automatically converting messages into threads.
Getting Started
Install Smithy, enable Thread Mode, and start organizing your channels.
Classic Threads
How text messages are converted into managed threads with subjects and content.
Attachment Threads
How file attachments are handled differently to preserve your shared files.
Tags
Organize and categorize threads with team-scoped tags.
Message Cleanup
Why authorization is needed and how message cleanup keeps channels tidy.
Finding Stale Threads
Identify open threads with no recent activity and keep your channels on track.
Finding Open Threads
See which threads are still active and haven't gone stale yet.
Finding Related Threads
Check for existing discussions on the same topic before creating a new thread.
Closing & Reopening
Close threads with decisions, configure auto-close, and reopen when needed.
Searching Thread Content
Find knowledge across your channels using semantic search powered by embeddings.
Dashboard Preferences
Configure auto-close, thread resolution, and per-workspace overrides.
Slash Commands
Complete reference for all available slash commands.