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KeptMind + Slack: capture tasks from Slack messages without leaving the chat

Slack is where ADHD adults lose tasks: a message arrives, you mean to act on it, it scrolls off screen. The KeptMind Slack integration captures that moment before the message disappears. One emoji reaction or one slash command is all it takes — the message becomes a structured task in your KeptMind Today list, with sender and channel saved as context.

How capture from Slack works

Add the KeptMind Slack app to your workspace. To capture a task from a message, react with the KeptMind emoji (⚡) or use /keptmind in any channel. The message text becomes a KeptMind task with the sender and channel saved as context.

The captured task appears in KeptMind's Today or inbox for triage. You can add a due date, energy level, or priority directly from the Slack notification — no need to open the KeptMind app to finish the capture.

For threaded messages, the integration captures the specific message you reacted to plus a link back to the thread, so context is preserved without copying the entire conversation.

Why Slack tasks get lost for ADHD brains

Slack's threading and notification model creates a specific ADHD failure mode: you see a message that requires action, you mean to respond after finishing the current task, and the message scrolls out of view. The "unread" count grows, and the specific message becomes unfindable.

Capturing the task at the moment you see the message — with one emoji reaction — externalizes the obligation before it is lost in thread noise. KeptMind holds it until you are ready to act; Slack holds the conversation context.

For users in chat-heavy environments (consulting, customer support, agency work) where 100+ Slack messages a day is normal, the integration is the difference between a half-functional Slack workflow and a sustainable one. The capture flow takes 2 seconds; the alternative is a recurring "I forgot to reply" cycle that erodes trust.

Team use and shared tasks

KeptMind tasks captured from Slack are private by default — they go to your personal KeptMind inbox, not to a shared team board. This is intentional: the capture is for your own action items, not for project management.

For shared task tracking, KeptMind integrates with Notion and Google Calendar where team members can see deliverables. Slack capture feeds your personal KeptMind queue; you decide what surfaces to shared systems.

For project leads who want team-wide capture from Slack, a shared workspace integration is on the roadmap. Today, each user installs and authorizes the KeptMind app independently, and captures stay private to that user.

Configuration and admin

Workspace install requires admin permission on the Slack side. Once installed, individual users opt in by authorizing the KeptMind app for their account. The opt-in is per user; admins do not control which users can use the integration once it is installed.

The KeptMind app reads only the messages you explicitly capture (via emoji or slash command). It does not read other channel content or maintain a copy of your Slack history. The minimum-permission scope is intentional.

Disconnecting in Slack stops capture immediately. Existing KeptMind tasks created from Slack remain; new captures stop. Reconnecting picks up where you left off.

For organizations with strict data governance, the integration runs entirely in Slack-hosted infrastructure plus KeptMind's own cloud. The captured message text passes through KeptMind's API for parsing and storage, then never leaves your account. SSO and SAML integration is on the roadmap for enterprise users.

Frequently asked questions

Does KeptMind send notifications to Slack?
Yes — overdue critical tasks can trigger a Slack DM as an escalation step, before SMS and call escalation. This is opt-in per task: mark an item critical and Slack escalation fires if the task remains undone past its due time.
Works with Slack free plan?
Yes — the KeptMind Slack app works with both Slack Free and paid plans. Installing it requires workspace admin permission on the Slack side.
Does capturing a Slack message mark it as read?
No — capturing a message adds it to KeptMind but does not change its read/unread status in Slack. The Slack thread stays unchanged; KeptMind gets the task. You reply in Slack when you are ready; KeptMind reminds you when.
Can I capture from DMs and private channels?
Yes — any channel or DM you can read, you can capture from. The minimum-permission scope means KeptMind sees only what you explicitly send via emoji reaction or slash command, not the channel as a whole. Private DMs are particularly common capture sources for ADHD users — the one-on-one context often produces tasks that disappear in busy channels.
Is the Slack integration free?
Yes — Slack capture is included on the KeptMind free tier. The escalation features (Slack DM as part of nudge ladder) require Plus or above. Capturing from Slack into your KeptMind inbox is unrestricted, which matches the broader policy: capture is the highest-leverage feature and stays free, while escalation channels that have per-message infrastructure cost are gated.
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