Slackbot

Slackbot is the native automated assistant for Slack: it manages personal reminders, triggers custom auto-responses, and facilitates workspace onboarding.

Slackbot functions as the built-in automation layer for every Slack workspace. It executes three primary roles: delivering time-sensitive alerts (using the /remind command for 10:00 AM syncs), providing instant answers via custom triggers (like surfacing the office Wi-Fi password), and managing the initial onboarding sequence for new hires. Admins configure specific keyword responses to reduce repetitive questions. This tool requires zero external integration: it is ready to use the moment a team signs up.

https://slack.com/help/articles/202026038-An-introduction-to-Slackbot