Slack

A proprietary/paid messaging platform.
A desktop client is available, or you can use it from a web browser.

Documentation

homepage	https://slack.com/intl/en-ca/
web login	https://slack.com/signin#/signin
slack markdown ref	https://www.markdownguide.org/tools/slack/

Install

pacaur -S slack-desktop

Usage

Hotkeys

ctrl-k        # jump to channel
ctrl-shift-k  # jump to dms
ctrl-shift-l  # search new channels

ctrl-shift-a  # show unread 'esc' marks read

Identifying Workspace

- open slack web or desktop
- click the workspace in top-left
- workspace listed underneath (ex: foo.slack.com)

Joining Workspaces

Some projects use slack as a support channel.
Enter an email to join a workspace, you do not need a pre-existing account membership or subscription.

Reminders

See https://slack.com/help/articles/208423427-Set-a-reminder

/remind me   Do that monday thing   every monday at 9am
/remind me   blink                  in 60 minutes