Install Augment for Slack

Ask Augment questions about your codebase right in Slack.

The Augment GitHub App is compatible with GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. GitHub Enterprise Server is not currently supported.

About Augment for Slack

Augment for Slack brings the power of Augment Chat to your team’s Slack workspace. Mention @Augment in any channel or start a DM with Augment to have deep codebase-aware conversations with your team.

To protect your confidential information, Augment will not include repository context in responses when used in shared channels with external members.

Installing Augment for Slack

1. Install GitHub App

Install Augment GitHub App

Connect your GitHub repositories to Augment

To enable Augment’s rich codebase-awareness, install the Augment GitHub App and grant access to your desired repositories. We recommend authorizing only the repositories you want accessible to Augment Slack users.

For details on permissions, troubleshooting, and who can install the app, see Install Augment GitHub App.

2. Install Slack App

Install Augment for Slack

Slack App for Augment Code

Once you have the GitHub App installed, install the Augment Slack App. You’ll need an Augment account and correct permissions to install Slack apps for your workspace.

Any workspace member can use the Slack app once installed. Contact us if you need to restrict access to specific channels or users.

3. Add Augment to the Slack Navigation Bar

Make Augment easily accessible by adding it to Slack’s assistant-view navigation bar:

1. Click your profile picture → Preferences → Navigation
2. Under App agents & assistants, select Augment

Note: Each user can customize this setting in their preferences.

Next steps

Using Augment for Slack