ToolsAugust 20, 2026via Salesforce Newsroom
Introducing Slack Code
Why it matters
Slack Code bridges the gap between communication and execution, letting teams automate and test code directly in Slack workflows. This is a significant shift in how development teams interact with their tools — and a play for Slack to become an embedded development environment.
Key signals
- Slack Code enables native code execution within Slack
- Feature allows developers to run scripts, tests, and workflows in-app
- Part of Slack's expansion into developer tooling and automation
- Integrates with Slack workflows and automation platform
- Reduces context-switching for development teams
- Positions Slack as a platform for embedded code execution, not just messaging
The hook
Slack just shipped native code execution inside chat. Developers can now run scripts, tests, and workflows without leaving the app.