Blueprints

Once upon a time, blueprints were a way to create Slack apps quickly from code you found on the internet.

Slack has tried a few different ways to make this dream a great experience for you. Those very specific things called blueprints have been retired.

Introducing our automation platform

These tutorials explain how to use our automation platform to accomplish similar goals to the blueprints we once cataloged here.

Beginner
Give Kudos

Learn the ropes of workflow apps by giving kudos to your team.

Beginner
Hello World

Get started by taking a tour around our Hello World workflow app.

Intermediate
Announcement Bot

Create and post announcements to your channels.

Intermediate
Welcome Bot

Create, store, and send friendly welcome messages to your teammates when they join a channel.

Intermediate
GitHub Issue

Learn how to code functions utilizing the GitHub API, all neatly sequenced in a workflow.

Intermediate
Create a custom function for Workflow Builder: Deno SDK

Design and deploy a custom function as a step in Workflow Builder using the Slack CLI and the Deno Slack SDK.

Intermediate
Custom functions in Workflow Builder with Bolt for JavaScript

Design and deploy a custom function as a step in Workflow Builder using the Slack CLI and Bolt SDK.

Intermediate
Define App

Create an app to crowdsource company terms.

Advanced
Request Time Off

Request approval for time off with workflows using Typescript and Deno.

Advanced
Virtual Running Buddies

A social app to log your running activites each week and compare your team's progress with a leaderboard and stats.

Advanced
Open Authorization

Access Google services in your app with OAuth2.