Slack
Features Covered
Timeline
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Public launch | Aug 14, 2013 | Slack launches as team messaging platform |
| Voice calls | Mar 1, 2016 | Native voice calling added |
| Salesforce acquisition | Jul 21, 2021 | Salesforce completes acquisition of Slack Technologies |
| Huddles launch | Jun 30, 2021 | Lightweight audio-first meetings with screen sharing |
| Huddles video | Sep 1, 2022 | Video support added to Huddles |
Provisions (3)
Video Conferencing
"Slack Huddles provide lightweight, audio-first meetings directly within channels for quick ad-hoc collaboration."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Huddles | Lightweight audio-first meetings with optional video |
| Participant limit | Up to 50 participants in a huddle |
| Multi-channel | Start huddles from any channel or DM |
Sources: Slack Huddles
Screen Sharing
"Slack Huddles support screen sharing with drawing tools for quick collaborative review sessions."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Screen sharing | Share full screen or application window in huddles |
| Drawing tools | Cursor spotlight and drawing on shared screen |
| Multi-share | Multiple participants can share screens simultaneously |
Sources: Slack Huddles
Chat and Messaging
"Slack channels and threads are the backbone of modern team communication with thousands of app integrations."
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Channels | Public and private channels for team communication |
| Threads | Threaded replies to keep conversations organized |
| Integrations | Thousands of third-party app integrations via Slack Marketplace |
Sources: Slack Features