Slack Code, a new approach to working with AI agents in software development

Salesforce has introduced Slack Code, a new approach to working with AI agents in software development. The main idea is to move AI-assisted coding from private, individual sessions into a shared team workspace.

By mentioning an agent such as ChatGPT, Claude, Devin, GitHub Copilot, or Vercel, Slack can automatically create a dedicated Code Channel for a specific task or project. In this channel, the entire team can see the conversation with the agent, its action plan, code changes (code diffs), and a live preview of the application. Team members can comment on the solution, redirect the agent’s work, and approve its actions before deployment. Once the task is completed, the channel can be automatically archived, preserving the full history as documentation.

Slack Code is also designed to involve non-technical team members, such as product managers and designers, more directly in the software development process. They do not need to use a terminal or specialized development tools - they can collaborate with the agent directly in Slack.

Security is also a key part of the concept: agents operate within existing Slack permissions and administrative controls, while critical actions, such as deploying code to production, require human approval. Salesforce describes this as a shift from individual “AI copilots” to multiplayer AI, where people and agents work together to complete tasks.

So, ladies and gentlemen, it’s no longer just a shared CS session in the chillout room — now we can also work on code together in Slack :P

More info —> HERE