Slash Commands
Complete reference for all Smithy slash commands.
/thread
The primary command for creating and managing threads.
/thread newOpens the thread creation modal to create a new managed thread with a subject, content, and tags.
/thread openShows a list of open threads in the current channel, sorted by most recently updated first. Includes Show tags and Only show mine filter buttons to customize the view.
/thread search [query]Search across all channels for threads related to your query. Results include Show tags and Only show mine filter buttons to customize the view. Requires Automatic Knowledge Capture to be enabled by a workspace admin.
/thread staleShows a list of stale threads in the current channel, sorted by most recently updated first. A thread is considered stale when it has had no activity for longer than your configured stale thread threshold. Includes Show tags and Only show mine filter buttons to customize the view.
/smithy
Administrative commands for managing Smithy in your workspace.
/smithy onEnables Thread Mode in the current channel. All new top-level messages will be converted into threads.
/smithy offDisables Thread Mode in the current channel. Messages will no longer be automatically converted.
/smithy authorizeOpens a link to connect your Slack account with Smithy, enabling automatic cleanup of your original messages. You can also authorize directly from the Authorize button in the thread creation modal.
/smithy support [message]Sends a support request to the Smithy team. Include a description of your issue or question.
Tips
- Slash commands are visible only to you (ephemeral) — your team won't see the command in the channel
- If Smithy isn't responding to commands, make sure it's been invited to the channel