What you said you’d do in Slack. Captured and done.
Reliably captures everything you say you'll do in Slack. Then brings the work back for your approval.
30-second setup · OAuth · SOC 2
What commitments does readywhen catch in Slack?
Every promise, ask, and follow-up made in Slack — captured and actioned for you.
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In a thread. "I'll send you the deck by Friday." readywhen captures it and surfaces a draft before Friday so you can send it.
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In a DM. "Can you review this contract?" readywhen captures it, gathers the context, and reminds you to close the loop.
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In a channel. "@sarah let's get this out by end of sprint." readywhen logs the commitment and flags it before the sprint ends if it's slipping.
How VPs and C-levels use readywhen with Slack
The kinds of leadership commitments readywhen picks up in Slack — and exactly what it does about them.
| Where it happens | What you said | What readywhen does |
|---|---|---|
| Board update thread | "I'll circulate the revised forecast before Thursday's board call." | Drafts the forecast note with last quarter's numbers attached, ready Wednesday morning. |
| Exec staff DM | "Can you get me a read on the EMEA pipeline by Monday?" | Pulls the EMEA pipeline summary from your CRM and surfaces it Sunday evening. |
| #slt channel | "Let's decide on the org redesign by end of next week." | Tracks the decision, nudges the channel a day out, and drafts the announcement once you decide. |
| Investor DM | "Happy to intro you to two CROs we backed last year." | Reminds you Friday, drafts the double opt-in intro, and waits for your approval to send. |
| Skip-level 1:1 thread | "I'll think about the capacity plan and come back to you." | Surfaces the capacity model from your docs, drafts a reply, and reminds you before your next 1:1. |
How to connect Slack to readywhen
Thirty seconds. OAuth. No new tool to learn — readywhen sits on top of Slack.
- Click "Connect Slack" in your readywhen workspace.
- Approve OAuth. Standard Slack app permissions.
- Choose channels. readywhen only listens where you add it.
Is the Slack connector secure?
Yes. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified. GDPR-compliant. readywhen never trains on your data.
- Only sees what you already see. readywhen inherits your Slack permissions. If someone can’t access something in Slack, neither can readywhen.
- Access only where installed. readywhen reads messages in channels and chats where it has been added. It cannot access private channels it hasn't been invited to.
- Never trains on your data. Your Slack data is never used to train, fine-tune, or improve any AI model — ours or any third party’s.
- Enterprise security standards. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified. Encrypted in transit and at rest. GDPR-compliant with a Data Processing Agreement available on request.
- You stay in control. Admins choose what readywhen can access, and can audit or disable it at any time. Uninstall the Slack integration or revoke access in readywhen, and we stop accessing your data.
Commonly used with Slack and readywhen
Work rarely stays in just Slack. readywhen picks up your commitments no matter where they happen.
Slack connector FAQ
1. Does readywhen read private channels and DMs?
Only in conversations where readywhen has been added. It cannot access private channels it hasn't been invited to.
2. Do I need to be an admin to install Slack?
Workspace settings determine that. readywhen works in both admin-installed and user-installed setups.
3. Will readywhen post or send anything in Slack on my behalf?
Not without your approval. readywhen reads to understand context and prepares drafts. Anything that goes out is reviewed by you first.
4. Does readywhen train AI models on our Slack data?
No. Your Slack data is never used to train, fine-tune, or improve any AI model — ours or any third party's.
5. Can I disconnect Slack at any time?
Yes. Uninstall the integration or revoke access in readywhen, and we stop accessing your data immediately.
6. How long does setup take?
30 seconds for personal install. If your workspace requires admin approval, it depends on how long your admin takes to approve it.