Hi there 👋

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theGist is an app for Slack that can summarize channels and threads with a single click.

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How to use install theGist app for Slack

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Once you tap the 'Add to Slack' button, you will be prompted to connect your workspace with theGist. Make sure to choose the right workspace.

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In some cases you will need an app manager's approval to install apps on your workspace.

Getting started with theGist

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Once you connect your workspace, theGist will approach you with some basic instructions on how it can be used.

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How to use theGist app for Slack

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Add theGist to channels you're interested in summarizing. 
You can add theGist to channels using our onboarding message with theGist or simple just type /invite @theGist in any channel.
 

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Summarize channels:

Use /gist from any channel to get a fresh summary of what happened in that channel.

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Summarize threads:

Use the message shortcut to summarize a message or a thread (see image below) img:

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Daily Digest:

You can get a daily digest of your selected channels by typing `/gist settings`

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Getting help:

Just type /gist help from anywhere