Slack launches tool for coding with Claude Code

Slack announced a new feature called Slack Code that allows users to write software alongside Claude Code and other artificial intelligence agents within the platform.

By El Medio Oriente
August 27, 2026
Screenshot of the Slack interface showing a conversation about a programming problem, with a code editor window displaying CSS changes on the right side.
Slack Code allows users to collaborate on programming tasks directly within the platform, as seen in this screenshot where an AI agent helps solve a text colour problem and a code editor displays CSS changes. (Hipertextual)
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Slack announced the launch of a new tool that integrates artificial intelligence agents into its collaboration platform. The feature, known as Slack Code, seeks to bring the experience of working with Claude Code and other AI agents to the Slack interface.

The tool allows users to create channels where they can work together on programming tasks with AI agents. The initiative reflects the growing interest of collaboration platforms in incorporating artificial intelligence capabilities into their product offerings.

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