# Slack plugin: automatically subscribe a channel to updates on a topic when link is shared

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/slack-plugin-automatically-subscribe-a-channel-to-updates-on-a-topic-when-link-is-shared/56520>\
**Category:** Feature\
**Created:** [Janvier 28, 2017, 4:30 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/slack-plugin-automatically-subscribe-a-channel-to-updates-on-a-topic-when-link-is-shared/56520 "2017-01-28T16:30:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![vinothkannans](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/vinothkannans/32/86465_2.png) [@vinothkannans](https://meta.discourse.org/u/vinothkannans)\
**Post date:** [Février 2, 2017, 3:58 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/slack-plugin-automatically-subscribe-a-channel-to-updates-on-a-topic-when-link-is-shared/56520/6 "2017-02-02T15:58:58Z")

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Yes. Slack commands are far better option comparing to outgoing webhooks. But it needs a dedicated slack app for Discourse. And also needs a microservice bridge to connect all client installs with slack app. I am already discussing with Discourse team to create it.

> [@mcwumbly](#):
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> Alternatively, we could require something like this:
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> /discourse [watch|follow|mute|help|status] [category|tag:name|all]

I think this one is better.

Thanks for your valuable suggestions.

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