Slash Commands

For Slack users, the /datafetch slash command is the primary why you'll retrieve information from your data sources.

Overview

When the DataFetch app is installed into a Slack Workspace, two new slash commands are made available for the Slack users.

  • /datafetch

  • /df

Both of these slash commands work exactly the same way and are completely interchangeable.

How To Use The Slash Commands

/datafetch

Use the /datafetch slash command on its own to display the DataFetch search box.

/datafetch [search terms]

Use the /datafetch slash command followed by a series of search terms to immediately search for objects that match those terms in your connected Data Sources.

/datafetch help

Use the /datafetch slash command followed by the word help to display a list of commands currently supported by DataFetch.

The word will also be searched against your Data Sources. If a match is found, the results will be listed long with an option to display the commands list.

/datafetch feedback

Use the /datafetch slash command followed by the word feedback to display a feedback form.

The word will also be searched against your Data Sources. If a match is found, the results will be listed long with an option to display the feedback form.

/datafetch new source

Use the /datafetch slash command followed by the words new source to display a button allowing the user to immediately start adding a new Data Source.

The word will also be searched against your Data Sources. If a match is found, the results will be listed long with an option to start adding a new data source.

/datafetch insights

Use the /datafetch slash command followed by the word insights to display a button allowing the user view a list of all insights available in the data sources they are subscribed to.

The word will also be searched against your Data Sources. If a match is found, the results will be listed long with an option to view all insights.

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