Meet Atlassian Rovo for Slack: AI-Powered Search and Assistance, Right Where You Work

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We’re thrilled to announce a major leap forward in how teams connect, collaborate, and get answers – introducing the Atlassian Rovo app for Slack! Now, the power of Atlassian’s AI is available directly in your Slack workspace, making it easier than ever to find knowledge, automate support, and keep your team moving fast.

Why Bring Rovo to Slack?

Let’s face it: work happens everywhere, but answers can be hard to find. Whether you’re searching for a decision buried in a channel, need a quick summary of a long thread, or want to automate repetitive support questions, Rovo is here to help, without ever leaving Slack.

With Rovo for Slack, you can:

• Get instant, AI-powered answers in DMs or channels

• Summarize threads with a single click

• Search across Atlassian and external tools, right from Slack

• Set up custom agents and triggers for specialized workflows

What Can You Do with Rovo in Slack?

Here’s how Rovo supercharges your Slack experience:

• Direct Messaging with Rovo: Chat privately with Rovo to get instant answers, search knowledge, or automate tasks – no context switching required.

• @ Mention for Context-Aware Help: Mention `@Rovo` in any channel to get immediate, relevant assistance or a quick TL;DR of a thread.

• Thread Summarization: Use the message action or @ mention Rovo in a thread to get concise, AI-generated summaries – perfect for catching up fast.

• Custom Agent Triggers: Configure Rovo or custom agents to deflect repetitive questions in help channels, automate responses, or support unique workflows.

• Slack-to-Rovo Connector: Want to search Slack messages and channels from within your Atlassian apps? Connect Slack to Rovo and find key conversations wherever you work. (Note: This requires an organization admin to set up the Slack connector in https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/connect-slack-to-rovo/)

How to Get Started

https://support.atlassian.com/rovo/docs/using-the-atlassian-rovo-slack-app/

1. Install Rovo from Slack’s App Directory:
   https://slack.com/marketplace/A08B0EYMUPR-atlassian-rovo

2. Add Rovo to Your Workspace:
   Follow the prompts to install Rovo to your workspace. (Note: You will be prompted to make a bot account. This bot account will be used in channels instead of the invoking users permissions to not leak any private information.)

3. Invite Rovo to Channels:
   /add @rovo in any channel, and use /rovo add to bring Rovo or custom agents into the conversation.

4. Manage and Customize:
   Use /rovo manage to configure triggers, agents, and channel settings.

5. Connect Slack to Rovo (Optional):
   Want to search Slack from Atlassian apps? Have your admin follow these https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/connect-slack-to-rovo/.

Note: Rovo will only access your Slack conversations in Atlassian apps if an organization admin sets up the Slack connector. Your privacy and security are always respected—see our https://www.atlassian.com/trust/privacy/how-we-handle-your-data.

We can’t wait to see how you and your team use Rovo to work smarter, together. If you have feedback or ideas, let us know—your input helps us make Rovo even better!

[Alex Stillings]

This is so exciting! 

Hoping Microsoft Teams is next :)