Slack is introducing Slack Code, a new collaborative coding experience designed to let teams work with AI agents without leaving their normal conversations. Instead of switching between chat apps, coding tools, and review workflows, teams can spin up dedicated code channels for specific projects or tasks.
With the new feature, users can tag in coding agents such as Anthropic’s Claude or Cognition’s Devin to help build a feature, update a webpage, or fix a bug. Slack says the agent can then create a code channel where teammates can follow progress, contribute feedback, and stay aligned around the work.
Why it matters
This is a promising step toward making AI-assisted development more transparent and team-friendly. Rather than treating AI coding as a solo workflow, Slack Code makes it easier for multiple people to collaborate, review changes, and understand what an agent is doing.
- Faster iteration: Ideas can move directly from conversation into implementation.
- Shared visibility: Everyone can see the task, context, and code changes in one place.
- Safer shipping: Features like change comparison and HTML previews can help teams review work before release.
For businesses already living in Slack, this could make AI coding agents feel less like separate tools and more like practical collaborators embedded in everyday workflows.