Get the Slack Bot Token

After creating the Slack app for Brainfish Sync, install the app into your Slack workspace and copy the bot token from the app's OAuth settings.

Steps

1. Go to Slack API Apps.
2. Open the Slack app you created for Brainfish Sync.
3. In the left sidebar, select OAuth & Permissions.
4. Scroll to Scopes and confirm the required scopes are listed under Bot Token Scopes.
5. At the top of the OAuth & Permissions page, select Install to Workspace.
6. Review the permissions and select Allow.
7. After installation, return to OAuth & Permissions.
8. Find OAuth Tokens for Your Workspace.
9. Copy the Bot User OAuth Token.

The token starts with xoxb-, for example:

xoxb-...

If the Token Is Not Visible

If the token is not visible, the app may not be installed yet. Select Install to Workspace from the OAuth & Permissions page.

If you changed the app scopes after installing it, select Reinstall to Workspace so the token receives the latest permissions.

Security Notes

• Store the token securely.
• Use the token only from your server-side sync job.
• Do not paste the token into browser-side code, public Slack channels, tickets, or documentation.
• Rotate the token if it is accidentally exposed.