How do I connect Slack to my LetRetro workspace?

Problem This Solves

Authorize the official Slack integration to route retrospective links, session reminders, and AI summaries to team channels.

When to Use This

Permission to install applications in your target Slack workspace.

Prerequisites

• Permission to install applications in your target Slack workspace.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Navigate to Integrations: Click Integrations in your LetRetro dashboard top navigation bar.
2. Select Slack Card: Find the Slack card (subtitled: "Send board notifications, retro summaries, and AI analysis to your Slack channels") and click it.
3. Add to Slack: Click the Connect Slack button to open Slack's authorization screen.
4. Select Slack Workspace: In the top right corner of the Slack prompt, ensure your target organization workspace is selected.
5. Approve Bot Permissions: Review the requested permissions (such as joining public channels and posting messages) and click Allow.
6. Choose Default Notification Channel: Return to LetRetro and specify a default squad channel (e.g., #eng-squad-retro) where sprint invites and summaries will post.

Expected Outcome

Your Slack workspace is connected, enabling automated session reminders and retrospective broadcasting.

Troubleshooting & Realistic Tips

• Each retrospective board can also override the default channel under Board Settings > Integrations to route posts to squad-specific channels.