Install Continuum to Your Slack Workspace

This guide walks you through installing Continuum step-by-step.

Installation Methods

Method 1: Public Landing Page (Recommended)

  1. Visit the landing page - Go to the Continuum install page
  2. Authorize in Slack - You'll be redirected to Slack's authorization page. Review the permissions Continuum requests and click "Allow" to authorize.
  3. Complete installation - You'll be redirected back to the setup page. Continuum is now installed in your workspace!

Method 2: Direct OAuth URL

  1. Visit the OAuth URL - Go to: https://api.continuumworks.app/slack/install
  2. Follow authorization flow - Same as Method 1, steps 2-3

What Happens During Installation

When you click "Add to Slack":

  1. Slack OAuth Flow Starts - Continuum redirects you to Slack's authorization page. Slack shows the permissions Continuum is requesting.
  2. You Review Permissions - See what Continuum needs access to. All permissions are standard for Slack apps.
  3. You Authorize - Click "Allow" to grant permissions. Slack processes the authorization.
  4. Workspace Created - Continuum creates a workspace record in its database. Your Slack workspace ID is stored (for security and isolation).
  5. Bot Token Stored - Continuum receives a bot token from Slack. Token is encrypted and stored securely. Only your workspace can use this token.
  6. Setup Page Opens - You're redirected to the setup page. URL includes: ?workspace_id={uuid}&success=true

Verifying Installation

Method 1: Check Slack

  1. Open Slack
  2. Go to any channel
  3. Type @continuum (you should see "Continuum" in autocomplete)
  4. Or check /apps command to see installed apps

Method 2: Test Command

In any channel or DM, type:

@continuum help

Continuum should respond.

Permissions Explained

What Continuum requests:

  • app_mentions:read - See when you mention @continuum
  • chat:write - Send messages back to you
  • commands - Handle slash commands like /connections
  • im:history / im:read - Read DM history for context
  • users:read - Identify team members for delegation
  • reactions:write - Add emoji reactions (future feature)