![]() ![]() On the desktop, you’ll only need a web browser, while on mobile, you’ll need to download the Skype mobile application onto your smartphone. This Slack integration works across platforms, says Microsoft, noting that Slack members on the web, Windows, Mac, iOS or Android will be able to set up or join calls. Once installed, kicking off a Skype call is as simple as just typing in “/skype” into the Slack chat interface, which will then display a join link. Slack last month even rolled out a new App Directory which now organizes and highlights its growing list of applications, which number around 150 at last count. This lets its customers to expand their version of Slack with additional functionality that ranges from automated bots to integrations with back-office systems across departments like HR, Security, Compliance, Accounting, Customer Support, and more. That uncomplicated setup process is in large part due to Slack’s efforts at making it easy to add third-party apps to its service. (You can click “Change teams,” if you need to switch, of course.) To get started, Slack users have to click on the “Add to Slack” button available on this page on Skype’s website, then confirm which team they want to integrate with by choosing “Authorize” when the correct team is selected. Available now in preview mode (meaning a beta release), the new Slack integration allows team members using Slack’s real-time communication software a way to quickly start either a voice or video call from within the Slack application. The company announced group calling on mobile, integration with Outlook mobile, and today it’s rolling out to Slack, too. ![]()
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