Slack introduces ai-powered collaborative coding channels

Slack has announced the launch of Slack Code, a new feature that enables teams to collaborate on coding tasks using AI agents. The platform introduces dedicated channels where users can work together with AI assistants such as Anthropic's Claude or Cognition's Devin. These channels are designed to streamline the coding process by eliminating the need to switch between multiple tools and conversations. The feature includes open, project-specific code channels with dedicated user tabs, as well as tools that compare coding changes and preview HTML output before a project is finalized. Slack described the functionality as allowing users to tag in a coding agent when they have an idea or need to build a new feature, update a web page, or fix a bug. The agent then creates a code channel to handle the task. The release of Slack Code marks a significant step in integrating AI into collaborative workflows, offering developers a more unified environment for coding and project management.