This component represents the user message at the start of a Slack conversation with FlowHunt. You can think of it as a trigger component or an Input component. It lets you control when, where, and how Flo’s Slack responses are triggered.
Using this component requires an active Slack Intregration. If you haven’t integrated Slack yet, follow this guide.
Component Handles
This component features three output handles that route and control the behavior after various actions in Slack. Since this component is always at the start of a Flow or a Subflow, there is no input handle.
- After Bot Stop: Controls what happens after the bot has been manually stopped via Slack.
- After Bot Start: Controls what happens after the bot has been started via Slack.
- Plain message: Controls what happens after the Slack user (you) sends a message.
Component Settings
- Channel: Pick the channels to which you want to add FlowHunt.
- Workspace: Pick the workspace to which you want to add FlowHunt.
Setting up channels and workspace is necessary for the Flow to work.
Only Trigger on Mention
This setting controls how you trigger an answer from FlowHunt:
- If left unchecked, Flo will respond to every single message sent in the selected channel or thread. This is great for channels used only to talk to FlowHunt, such as Customer Service Chatbot channels. You shouldn’t use this in internal populated channels where people talk to each other, as FlowHunt will annoyingly barge in on any and all conversations.
- If checked, the bot won’t respond unless called on. You can call on Flo by using the @flowhunt mention. We recommend using this when you need quick help retrieving or summarizing information, especially in populated channels.
