Build serverless Slack commands in minutes
Tags: tutorial, automation, lowcode
Published: 2023-06-23 10:33:01

Slack commands are shortcuts that enable users to perform specific actions quickly. They are initiated by typing a forward slash (/) followed by a command keyword. Slack offers a wide range of pre-defined slash commands right out of the box. These built-in commands allow users to perform various actions, such as setting reminders, creating polls, and sharing files, with just a few keystrokes. These pre-defined commands serve as a starting point for enhancing productivity within Slack. 

### **Examples of Slack Commands:**

/remind: Set reminders for yourself or your team.
/invite: Invite users to join a specific channel or workspace.
/poll: Create quick polls for team decision-making.
/away: Indicate your availability status to your team.
/giphy: Search and share GIFs to add some fun to conversations.

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### **Custom Slack commands:**

What sets Slack apart is its ability to configure custom slash commands, enabling users to virtually do anything they desire and further boost their productivity. These custom slash commands can look like mini automation triggers to:

1. Fetch data from backend database
2. Set a call on Google calendar 
3. Pull due tasks from ClickUp

And using no-code automation methods, you can configure the logic behind the Slack slash command so anytime the command it typed into Slack, it triggers the automation to perform the set of actions ranging from verification and data validation to API calls to the Database and more.

## How to build a serverless Slack commands

With automations, the answer is pretty short and straightforward. DronaHQ provides a powerful platform for building middleware logic to process Slack commands and integrate them with your backend database. 

**Logic Implementation:**
DronaHQ provides the ability to specify the necessary logic for processing Slack commands and executing the desired actions. Through the Automation Builder, you can create workflows that cover the entire process, starting from receiving the command to carrying out the required operations.

**Backend Database Interaction:**
DronaHQ offers integration with various backend databases using APIs and connectors. These capabilities allow you to interact with your backend database, including tasks like retrieving existing data, updating records, or inserting new information. DronaHQ provides a user-friendly interface to configure these interactions with the database.

**Business Logic and Data Transformations:**
For additional business logic or data transformations, DronaHQ allows you to define and incorporate them into your workflows. You can utilize visual builders, scripting, or custom functions to manipulate data, perform calculations, or apply specific business rules as needed.

**Error Handling and Response Management:**
DronaHQ enables you to manage error cases and provide appropriate responses to Slack. You can define error-handling logic within your workflows, such as sending error messages or notifications to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, DronaHQ supports conditional branching and decision-making capabilities, allowing you to handle different scenarios based on the outcome of operations.

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