Slack user-list API lacks active and bot filter parameters
A developer wants Slack's API to filter users by active and bot status server-side instead of post-filtering in client code. Vendor API feedback.
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As Slack workspaces grow, the flat categorization of channels and groups makes it increasingly difficult to find the right one without scrolling through large lists. Users lack granular filtering or folder-like organization to group channels by team, project, or purpose. This creates noise and reduces the reliability of Slack as a structured communication tool at scale.
Slack API has integration friction and lacks voice translation
Slack's API surfaces integration issues that slow down workflow automation, while the absence of voice translation limits accessibility for global teams. These are distinct gaps bundled in a single complaint.
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Slack search does not consistently surface the results users expect, reducing confidence in the tool as a knowledge store. Users cannot rely on search to retrieve past conversations or shared files accurately. This undermines the value of Slack as a persistent team communication record.
Slack Keyword Search Fails Without Knowing When a Message Was Shared
Users cannot reliably find specific information in Slack unless they know the approximate time it was shared, making the search experience context-dependent rather than content-driven. This forces manual scrolling through channels to locate key discussions. Teams lose institutional knowledge that is technically in Slack but practically inaccessible.
Slack lacks time-limited status duration option
Users want to set a Slack status for a specific time period without manually clearing it afterward. The absence of a built-in timed status forces users to remember to update their status or leave stale indicators. This is a minor but persistent friction in async team communication workflows.
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