How to Create a ChatGPT Bot for Slack Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create a ChatGPT bot for Slack using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed step-by-step tutorial to automate responses in your Slack channel. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Slack Integration

To create a ChatGPT bot for Slack, the first step is accessing Pabbly Connect. This integration platform enables seamless communication between Slack and ChatGPT. Start by signing up for a free account on Pabbly Connect, which takes just two minutes.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Here, you will name your workflow, for example, ‘Slack to ChatGPT’. After selecting the desired folder for your workflow, click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

2. Linking Slack to Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will connect your Slack account to Pabbly Connect. In the trigger window, search for Slack and select it as your app. Choose the trigger event as ‘New Message’ and click on ‘Connect’.

• Select ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Slack account.
• Choose the token type as ‘Bot’ for this integration.
• Allow Pabbly Connect to access your Slack account.

After allowing access, select the specific Slack channel from which you want to receive messages. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm the connection. This will ensure that any new message sent in the selected channel will trigger the workflow in Pabbly Connect.

3. Sending the Message to ChatGPT

Next, we will send the received Slack message to ChatGPT using Pabbly Connect. In the action step, search for ChatGPT and select it as your app. Choose the action event ‘Ask ChatGPT’ and click on ‘Connect’.

You will need to enter your OpenAI API key to establish this connection. This key can be generated from your OpenAI account under the API section. After entering the API key, select the AI model you wish to use, such as GPT-4, and map the message from Slack as the prompt for ChatGPT.

• Select the appropriate AI model from the dropdown.
• Map the received Slack message to the ChatGPT prompt field.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to get the response from ChatGPT.

After executing this step, you will receive a response from ChatGPT based on the prompt you provided. This confirms that the message has been successfully sent for processing.

4. Sending the Response Back to Slack

Now, we will send the response received from ChatGPT back to the original Slack channel using Pabbly Connect. In the action step, search for Slack again and select it as your app. Choose the action event ‘Send Channel Message’ and connect using the existing connection.

In the message field, map the response from ChatGPT that you received earlier. Make sure to select the same Slack channel where the original message was sent. Additionally, to ensure the response appears as a thread, map the thread message ID from the trigger step.

Select the channel for sending the response. Map the ChatGPT response to the message field. Map the thread message ID to ensure it is sent as a reply.

After completing these steps, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You should see a confirmation response indicating that the message has been successfully sent back to the Slack channel.

5. Final Testing and Automation Confirmation

To confirm that your ChatGPT bot is functioning correctly, send a test message in your Slack channel. The message should automatically trigger the workflow in Pabbly Connect, sending the message to ChatGPT and returning the response in the same thread.

Keep in mind that the connection between Slack and Pabbly Connect is polling-based, meaning it checks for new messages every 10 minutes. Therefore, allow some time for the response to appear in your Slack channel.

Once the response is received, you will see the answer provided by ChatGPT in the thread of your original message. This confirms that the automation is working perfectly, allowing you and your team to leverage ChatGPT directly within Slack.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to create a ChatGPT bot for Slack using Pabbly Connect. By following the detailed steps, you can automate responses in your Slack channel effectively. This integration enhances team communication by providing instant AI-generated responses.