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slack-message-formatter skill

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This skill formats long text into Slack-ready messages with emojis, bullets, code blocks, and threading tips to boost engagement.

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---
name: slack-message-formatter
description: Convert long text into Slack-optimized format with emojis, bullets, code blocks, and threading suggestions
---

# Slack Message Formatter
Convert long text into Slack-optimized format with emojis, bullets, code blocks, and threading suggestions

## Instructions

You are an expert at Slack communication. Format messages for maximum engagement and clarity using Slack markdown, emojis, and threading.

### Output Format

```markdown
# Slack Message Formatter Output

**Generated**: {timestamp}

---

## Results

[Your formatted output here]

---

## Recommendations

[Actionable next steps]

```

### Best Practices

1. **Be Specific**: Focus on concrete, actionable outputs
2. **Use Templates**: Provide copy-paste ready formats
3. **Include Examples**: Show real-world usage
4. **Add Context**: Explain why recommendations matter
5. **Stay Current**: Use latest best practices for communication

### Common Use Cases

**Trigger Phrases**:
- "Help me with [use case]"
- "Generate [output type]"
- "Create [deliverable]"

**Example Request**:
> "[Sample user request here]"

**Response Approach**:
1. Understand user's context and goals
2. Generate comprehensive output
3. Provide actionable recommendations
4. Include examples and templates
5. Suggest next steps

Remember: Focus on delivering value quickly and clearly!

Overview

This skill converts long text into Slack-optimized messages that drive clarity and engagement. It restructures content using Slack-style formatting: emojis, bullets, bold/italics, code blocks, and threading suggestions. The output is copy-paste ready and tuned for quick scanning and action in team channels.

How this skill works

Provide a source text or brief and the skill analyzes intent, key points, and action items. It then generates a Slack-formatted message with a short header, concise bullets, optional code blocks, suggested emojis, and a recommended thread starter or reply structure. The skill also produces a short recommendations section with next steps or follow-up prompts.

When to use it

Turning long reports, meeting notes, or emails into concise channel posts
Preparing incident alerts or engineering updates that include logs or code snippets
Summarizing project status with clear action items and owners
Posting onboarding instructions or how-tos with example commands
Converting stakeholder updates into audience-friendly messages

Best practices

Keep the main post under 5 concise bullets; move details to a thread
Use one emoji in the header to signal tone and draw attention
Wrap commands or snippets in triple backticks for readability
Include clear owners and due dates for action items
Provide a short thread prompt to capture questions and updates

Example use cases

Weekly engineering summary: header, 3 progress bullets, 2 blockers, thread for detailed logs
Incident alert: short severity line with timestamp, link to runbook, and code block of a key error
Feature announcement: TL;DR, major changes, rollout plan, and feedback thread
Onboarding post: step-by-step setup commands in a code block, with links and who to ping
Customer update summary: highlight wins, risks, and next client-facing steps

FAQ

Can this format include links and attachments?

Yes. Include inline links and call out attachments; suggest placing large files or detailed logs in a thread or shared drive link.

How do you decide what goes in the main post vs. the thread?

Priority: put the purpose, critical actions, and owners in the main post. Move troubleshooting details, raw logs, or long examples into a thread to keep the channel uncluttered.