Platform Newsletter - October 2025
Published October 09, 2025
It’s officially spooky season — my favorite time of the year! 🎃 While others are carving pumpkins or planning their costumes, we’ve been brewing up something special in our cauldron of code. From new platform updates to community magic, this month’s newsletter is packed with treats (no tricks… promise!). 🕸️✨
And can you believe it? We’re already racing into Q4 — scary fast, right?! 😱 But don’t panic, there’s still time to whip up those automations, build your workflows, or launch that Slack app before the holidays arrive.
So light your jack-o’-lantern, cue the cozy vibes, and let’s dive in — if you dare. 👀🧙♀️
The Slack Toolbox: Build smarter, not harder
From no-code workflows to custom apps with the CLI, there’s a Slack tool for every kind of builder. Discover how to mix and match them to create automations and experiences that make work just… work better.
The Slack Platform, reimagined for the agentic era
Slack is the operating system for modern work — where humans, agents, data, and AI all collaborate in one unified experience. Dive into the next generation of the Slack Platform and discover how developers can build the intelligent, agentic workflows shaping the future of work.
From idea to app: Build it all with the Slack CLI
From spinning up an app in minutes to testing in a full sandbox, the Slack CLI gives you everything you need to build, manage, and deploy apps—without getting lost in the busywork. See how it helps you go from “Wouldn’t it be cool if…” to a working app faster than ever.
Build with confidence: Security best practices for agentic apps
As AI transforms how we build, Slack is doubling down on transparency and security. From secret management and app governance to our Real-time Search API, discover how we’re working with developers to create a platform that’s as secure as it is powerful.
See you at Dreamforce! 🌉(Featured section)
We’re heading to San Francisco this October 14–16 for Dreamforce 2025, and we’d love to see you there! Join us to explore how trusted AI, real-time data, and CRM are transforming the way we work — and discover how to build your own Agentic Enterprise with Slack and Salesforce.
🎟️ Use code DF25DSCK867 for $500 off your Dreamforce registration — exclusively for our Slack Community.
Freshly Brewed ☕
- Your top questions, answered: Slack’s first Reddit AMA
In July, we hosted our first-ever Reddit AMA focused on Slack development! 🎉 Kurt Kemple (Sr. Director of Developer Relations) and Melissa Chan (Director of Product Management) joined developers from around the world to talk about everything from building AI agents and managing data securely to fun community-built workflows (yes, even the legendary “hummus” notification 🧄).
Check out the full recap and see what the community asked — and what’s coming next for the Slack Platform. Read the AMA highlights on the Slack Blog
- Spotlight: Jim Ray on the future of AI and Slack
Last month, our very own Jim Ray, Director of Developer Relations and Advocacy at Slack, joined the Salesforce Admins Podcast to talk about what’s next for Slack.
From Workflow Builder’s new conditional branching to upgraded canvases and lists, Jim shared how his team is making everyday work smoother and smarter. He also gave a peek into Slack’s AI vision — where humans and AI agents collaborate side by side — and teased what’s coming at Dreamforce 2025. - Meet Slack’s Developer Advocacy Team – AMA!
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Developer Advocate at Slack? 🤔
Join us on November 6th for a live Ask Me Anything session with our Developer Advocacy team! Bring your questions about how we work, the projects we’re building, how we support developers, or even how to get started in DevRel. Nothing’s off the table — we’d love to chat! RSVP here to save your spot.
We’re always blown away by what our community creates—and we want to highlight you next! Whether it’s a handy tool, a step-by-step guide, or an insightful article, if you’re proud of it, we want to hear all about it.
📬 Send us a message at technewsletter@slack-corp.com and share what you’ve been working on.
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