slack-standup-digest
This skill sets up a recurring automation that pulls Slack activity from your chosen channels, organizes updates by project with dedicated sections for shipped work, active tasks, blockers, and decisions, then delivers a summary to your target channel on a schedule you define. Configure source channels, target channel, timing, timezone, and whether digests post automatically or await your approval first.
Slack Standup Digest automates async standup summaries by scanning channels and posting grouped updates on schedule.
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Install
OpenHands/extensions/slack-standup-digest · repository language: Python
git clone https://github.com/OpenHands/extensions
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How do I set up slack standup digest automation?
slack-standup-digest automates standup collection by scanning your chosen Slack channels on a schedule you define. Configure your source channels, select a target channel for delivery, set your preferred time and timezone, then choose whether digests post automatically or wait for your approval. The skill handles the rest, pulling updates and organizing them by project.
What does slack-standup-digest include in summaries?
slack-standup-digest organizes Slack activity into dedicated sections: shipped work, active tasks, blockers, and decisions. Each summary is grouped by project so your team can quickly scan progress, see what's in flight, identify obstacles, and review key choices made during the period.
Can I create slack standup summary automation that runs on a schedule?
Yes. slack-standup-digest supports recurring digests on any schedule you set. Define your timezone and preferred delivery time, and the skill will automatically aggregate Slack messages from your source channels and post summaries to your target channel at that cadence.
Does slack-standup-digest extract blockers from messages?
slack-standup-digest extracts blockers and decisions from your Slack channels and surfaces them as dedicated sections in standup reports. This makes it easy for your team to spot obstacles and key choices without scrolling through raw channel activity.
Can I review digests before they post to Slack?
Yes. slack-standup-digest lets you choose between automatic posting and manual approval. If you prefer to review summaries first, configure the skill to hold digests pending your sign-off before they reach your team channel.
What channels can slack-standup-digest scan?
slack-standup-digest scans any Slack channels you designate as sources. Select multiple channels if your team spreads updates across different projects or topics, and the skill will aggregate all activity into one organized digest grouped by project.
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Slack Standup Digest Automation
Set up a recurring automation that summarizes Slack activity into an async standup digest.
Prerequisites
Required integration
- Slack MCP must be installed in Settings → MCP.
Information to collect
Ask the user for:
- Source channels — which Slack channels to scan for updates (e.g.
#engineering,#frontend,#backend) - Target channel — where the digest should be posted (e.g.
#standup,#team-updates) - Schedule — when should the digest run? Default: weekday mornings at 9 AM
- Timezone — user's timezone (e.g.
America/New_York,Europe/London) - Auto-post or draft — should the digest post automatically, or be saved for the user to review and approve first?
- Grouping — how should updates be organized? Default: by project/channel, with sections for
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skills/slack-standup-digest/README.md
skills/slack-standup-digest/SKILL.md
skills/slack-standup-digest/commands/standup-digest-setup.md