Boomerang Slack Integration – Boomerang

Guide to Integrating Slack with Boomerang

Welcome to Boomerang's Slack integration! This guide will walk you through the process of connecting Slack to your Boomerang account, ensuring seamless collaboration and enhanced communication.

What Does the Integration Enable?

The Slack integration with Boomerang empowers your team to stay informed and act quickly by enabling:

Rich Notifications for Job Changes

Receive detailed updates in Slack channels or direct messages whenever a key job change occurs, ensuring your team is always in the loop.

Engaging the Right Stakeholders

Automatically involve the appropriate stakeholders by sending targeted messages or updates to the relevant team members or channels.

Reminders for Critical Actions

Create and manage reminders within Slack to ensure that important tasks and follow-ups are not missed.

Seamless Escalations

Quickly escalate issues or updates to higher-priority channels or stakeholders, ensuring timely responses and actions.

By integrating Slack with Boomerang, your team can collaborate efficiently, track progress effortlessly, and never miss a critical moment.

Slack Permissions Required

To ensure the integration functions properly, the following permissions (scopes) are required:

Scope	Purpose
`channels:join`	Automatically join Slack channels to enable communication.
`channels:read`	View public channel information to send updates or notifications.
`chat:write`	Send messages on your behalf in Slack channels or direct messages.
`chat:write.customize`	Customize message posting with additional options like attachments or formatting.
`files:write`	Upload files directly into Slack from Boomerang.
`groups:read`	Access private group information for secure notifications.
`im:read`	View direct messages to target specific updates or interactions.
`im:write`	Send direct messages to team members via Slack.
`mpim:read`	Access multi-party direct messages (group DMs) for targeted notifications.
`mpim:write`	Send messages to group DMs from Boomerang.
`reminders:read`	View Slack reminders to ensure tasks are tracked effectively.
`reminders:write`	Create or update reminders within Slack for important follow-ups.
`team:read`	Access basic team information to personalize communication.
`users:read`	Access basic user profile information.
`users:read.email`	Access user email addresses for improved contact management.
`users.profile:read`	View detailed user profiles for personalization.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Step 1: Installation Link

Click on the Installation Link provided by GetBoomerang to begin the setup process. Click me!

Step 2: Review Permissions

Log in to Slack: Sign in with your Slack account to continue the setup.

Understand the Permissions: The bot will ask for a few permissions to ensure it works smoothly. These include:

Sending messages to channels.

Accessing basic workspace details.

Search and message users in workspace

Search and join channels in the workspace

Select Group for notification: Select the group where you want to get the notification.

Grant Access: After reviewing the permissions, click "Allow" to give the bot the necessary access to get started.

Step 3: Select a Slack Workspace

If you’re part of multiple Slack workspaces, choose the one where you’d like to install the bot.

Confirm your selection by clicking "Continue".

Step 4: Authorize the Bot

Slack will ask for your final confirmation. Click Authorize to complete the installation.

Once authorized, you’ll see a confirmation message, and the bot will appear in your workspace under the Apps section.

Step 5: Installation Complete

Congratulations! The Boomerang Bot is now installed. You’ll start receiving real-time notifications about your leads, updates on hidden reviews, and more directly in your Slack workspace. Let’s boom revenue with high quality leads.