August 2025 - 1.97.0

Version 1.97.0

Released 08.04.2025

🤖 Deploy General Assistants as Slack AI Agents

Workspace admins can now create and deploy a General Assistant as a Slack AI Agent directly within Slack. Once deployed, the AI Agent can be pinned to your top bar, making it easily accessible from anywhere in Slack.

This powerful integration lets users:

• Chat with the configured backend general assistant

• Ask follow-up questions

• Instantly access company knowledge

All without switching context! Keep your workspace productive and informed, right where work happens. Check out the full setup guide to learn how to deploy and configure Slack AI Agents step-by-step: Learn more about this feature.

Note: To view a full list of functionalities and compare the Unleash Slack App, Custom App, and AI Agent, click here.

📲 Custom Slack App

Workspace admins can now create fully customized Slack apps directly from the Unleash platform, tailored to their team’s needs. Personalize key elements like slash commands, shortcuts, app descriptions, and app settings.

Your custom app can:

• Be invited to channels as a channel assistant

• Answer questions in channels using connected assistants

• Be managed via the Assistant Configuration page in Unleash

• Be DM’ed questions and will provide answers

This release empowers organizations with full white-labeling capabilities, granular permission controls, and a seamless, branded experience across their Slack workspaces. Admins can also define whether members are allowed to invite assistants to all channels or restrict access to specific ones. Learn more about creating Custom Slack Apps.