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Channel Access Guide

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Private Channels

1. You must be a member of the private channel
2. The Gumloop bot must be in the channel

• Private channels won’t appear in the dropdown if you’re not a member, even if the bot is present
• For sensitive automation, use your Personal workspace instead of shared workspaces
• To add the bot, you have two options:
  1. Type /invite @Gumloop in the channel, OR
  2. Click the channel name → Add integrations/Add app → Search for “Gumloop”

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Public Channels

• All public channels where the Gumloop bot is present will be available
• Add the bot using either:
  • /invite @Gumloop command in the channel
  • Channel name → Add integrations/Add app → Search for “Gumloop”

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Node Inputs

• Channel: The Slack channel where the canvas will be posted
• Canvas Title: The title of your canvas document
• Canvas Content: The main content of your canvas in markdown format
• Thread ID (Optional): The thread ID if you’re posting the canvas as a reply
  • You can fetch this from the Slack Message Reader node dynamically
• Canvas Access Level: The access level granted to members of the channel where the canvas is shared. Options include:
  • Read Only: Members can view the canvas but cannot make changes.
  • Read and Write: Members can both view and edit the canvas.

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Node Output

• Canvas Link: A URL linking to the created canvas in Slack

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Node Functionality

• Markdown formatting support
• Thread reply capabilities
• Loop Mode support for creating multiple canvases
• Secure authentication with Gumloop

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When to Use

• Documentation: Share process documents or guides
• Reports: Post formatted reports with proper structure
• Meeting Notes: Share well-organized meeting summaries
• Project Updates: Create detailed project status updates

• Weekly status reports
• Team documentation
• Training materials
• Process guidelines

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Example Implementation

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Weekly Status Report

# 🎯 Week 47 Team Update

## Key Achievements
- Launched v2.1 of the API
- Reduced load times by 40%
- Onboarded 3 new enterprise clients

## Project Status

API v2.1
✅ Done - Released on Tuesday

Mobile App
🚧 80% - Testing in progress

Analytics
⏳ 45% - Dependencies blocking

## Next Week's Goals
1. Complete mobile app testing
2. Start analytics dashboard
3. Plan v2.2 features

## Reminders
* Team meeting moved to 2 PM on Tuesday
* Submit expense reports by Friday
* Holiday schedule planning starts next week

## Questions or Issues?
Reach out in the thread below! 👇

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🎯 Week 47 Team Update

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Key Achievements

• Launched v2.1 of the API
• Reduced load times by 40%
• Onboarded 3 new enterprise clients

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Project Status

API v2.1 ✅ Done - Released on Tuesday Mobile App 🚧 80% - Testing in progress Analytics ⏳ 45% - Dependencies blocking

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Next Week’s Goals

1. Complete mobile app testing
2. Start analytics dashboard
3. Plan v2.2 features

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Reminders

• Team meeting moved to 2 PM on Tuesday
• Submit expense reports by Friday
• Holiday schedule planning starts next week

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Questions or Issues?

Reach out in the thread below! 👇

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Important Considerations

1. Requires Authentication with Slack - Set up in the Credentials page
2. When replying to threads, ensure the channel matches the original message
3. For multiple canvases, utilize Loop Mode
4. The Gumloop app must be invited to channels where canvases will be posted
5. Private channels require both user and bot membership for access
6. Canvas content supports markdown formatting for better organization and readability

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How To Use

1. Authenticate with your Slack workspace on Gumloop: Go to the Credentials page and link your Slack workspace.
2. Invite the Gumloop app to your channel: Type /invite @Gumloop in the channel where you want to post canvases.

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Learn More

• Slack Canvas Documentation