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diff --git a/doc/user/project/integrations/gitlab_slack_application.md b/doc/user/project/integrations/gitlab_slack_application.md index 50b52421a5a..649b0c51818 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/integrations/gitlab_slack_application.md +++ b/doc/user/project/integrations/gitlab_slack_application.md @@ -7,16 +7,18 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w # GitLab for Slack app **(FREE SAAS)** NOTE: -The GitLab for Slack app is only configurable for GitLab.com. It does **not** -work for on-premises installations where you can configure -[Slack slash commands](slack_slash_commands.md) instead. See -[Slack application integration for self-managed instances](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/1211) -for our plans to make the app configurable for all GitLab installations. +This feature is only configurable on GitLab.com. +For self-managed GitLab instances, use +[Slack slash commands](slack_slash_commands.md) and [Slack notifications](slack.md) instead. +For more information about our plans to make this feature configurable for all GitLab installations, +see [epic 1211](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/1211). Slack provides a native application that you can enable with your project's integrations on GitLab.com. -## Slack App Directory +## Installation + +### Through the Slack App Directory To enable the GitLab for Slack app for your workspace, install the [GitLab application](https://slack-platform.slack.com/apps/A676ADMV5-gitlab) @@ -25,7 +27,7 @@ from the [Slack App Directory](https://slack.com/apps). On the [GitLab for Slack app landing page](https://gitlab.com/-/profile/slack/edit), you can select a GitLab project to link with your Slack workspace. -## Configuration +### Through GitLab project settings Alternatively, you can configure the GitLab for Slack app with your project's integration settings. @@ -44,9 +46,44 @@ To enable the GitLab integration for your Slack workspace: You can also select **Reinstall GitLab for Slack app** to update the app in your Slack workspace to the latest version. See [Version history](#version-history) for details. -## Create a project alias for Slack +## Slash commands + +After installing the GitLab for Slack app, everyone in your Slack workspace can use slash commands. + +Replace `<project>` with the project full path, or create a shorter [project alias](#create-a-project-alias-for-slash-commands) for the slash commands. + +| Command | Effect | +| ------- | ------ | +| `/gitlab help` | Shows all available slash commands. | +| `/gitlab <project> issue new <title> <shift+return> <description>` | Creates a new issue with the title `<title>` and description `<description>`. | +| `/gitlab <project> issue show <id>` | Shows the issue with the ID `<id>`. | +| `/gitlab <project> issue close <id>` | Closes the issue with the ID `<id>`. | +| `/gitlab <project> issue search <query>` | Shows up to 5 issues matching `<query>`. | +| `/gitlab <project> issue move <id> to <project>` | Moves the issue with the ID `<id>` to `<project>`. | +| `/gitlab <project> issue comment <id> <shift+return> <comment>` | Adds a new comment with the comment body `<comment>` to the issue with the ID `<id>`. | +| `/gitlab <project> deploy <from> to <to>` | [Deploys](#the-deploy-slash-command) from the `<from>` environment to the `<to>` environment. | +| `/gitlab <project> run <job name> <arguments>` | Executes the [ChatOps](../../../ci/chatops/index.md) job `<job name>` on the default branch. | + +### The deploy slash command + +To deploy to an environment, GitLab tries to find a deployment +manual action in the pipeline. + +If there's only one action for a given environment, it is triggered. +If more than one action is defined, GitLab finds an action +name that matches the environment name to deploy to. + +The command returns an error if no matching action is found. + +### User authorization + +When you perform your first slash command, you must +authorize your Slack user on GitLab.com. + +### Create a project alias for slash commands -To create a project alias on GitLab.com for Slack integration: +By default, slash commands expect a project full path. To use a shorter alias +instead: 1. Go to your project's home page. 1. Go to **Settings > Integrations** (only visible on GitLab.com). @@ -55,43 +92,107 @@ To create a project alias on GitLab.com for Slack integration: select **Edit**. 1. Enter your desired alias, and select **Save changes**. -Some Slack commands require a project alias and fail with the following error -if the project alias is incorrect or missing from the command: +## Slack notifications -```plaintext -GitLab error: project or alias not found -``` +> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/381012) in GitLab 15.9. -## Usage +With Slack notifications, GitLab can send messages to Slack workspace channels for certain GitLab [events](#events-for-slack-notifications) (for example, when an issue is created). -After installing the app, everyone in your Slack workspace can -use the [slash commands](../../../integration/slash_commands.md). -When you perform your first slash command, you are asked to -authorize your Slack user on GitLab.com. +### Configure notifications -The only difference with the [manually configurable Slack slash commands](slack_slash_commands.md) -is that you must prefix all commands with the `/gitlab` keyword. For example, -to show the issue number `1001` under the `gitlab-org/gitlab` -project, you must run the following command: +To configure Slack notifications: -```plaintext -/gitlab gitlab-org/gitlab issue show 1001 -``` +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find a project for which the GitLab for Slack app has been [installed](#installation). +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Integrations**. +1. Select **GitLab for Slack app**. +1. In the **Trigger** section, select the checkbox for each GitLab + event you want to receive a notification for in Slack. For a full list, see + [Events for Slack notifications](#events-for-slack-notifications). +1. For each checkbox you select, enter the name of the channel that receives the notifications (for example, `#my-channel`). + - To send notifications to multiple Slack channels, enter up to 10 channel names separated by commas (for example, `#channel-one, #channel-two`). -## Version history + NOTE: + If the channel is private, you must also [add the GitLab for Slack app to the private channel](#receive-notifications-to-a-private-channel). + +1. Select the **Notify only broken pipelines** checkbox to notify only on failures. +1. From the **Branches for which notifications are to be sent** dropdown list, select which branches you want to receive notifications (if relevant to your events). +1. Leave the **Labels to be notified** text box blank to receive all notifications, or + add labels the issue or merge request must have to trigger a + notification. +1. Select **Save changes**. + +Your Slack workspace can now start receiving GitLab event notifications. + +### Receive notifications to a private channel -In GitLab 15.0 and later, the GitLab for Slack app is updated to [Slack's new granular permissions model](https://medium.com/slack-developer-blog/more-precision-less-restrictions-a3550006f9c3). While there is no change in functionality, you should reinstall the app. +To receive notifications to a private Slack channel, you must add the GitLab for Slack app to the channel: + +1. Mention the app in the channel by typing `@GitLab` and pressing <kbd>Enter</kbd>. +1. Select **Add to Channel**. + +### Events for Slack notifications + +The following events are available for Slack notifications: + +| Event name | Description | +|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| +| **Push** | A push to the repository. | +| **Issue** | An issue is created, updated, or closed. | +| **Confidential issue** | A confidential issue is created, updated, or closed. | +| **Merge request** | A merge request is created, updated, or merged. | +| **Note** | A comment is added. | +| **Confidential note** | A confidential note is added. | +| **Tag push** | A new tag is pushed to the repository. | +| **Pipeline** | A pipeline status changed. | +| **Wiki page** | A wiki page is created or updated. | +| **Deployment** | A deployment starts or finishes. | +| **Alert** | A new, unique alert is recorded. | +| [**Vulnerability**](../../application_security/vulnerabilities/index.md) | A new, unique vulnerability is recorded. | ## Troubleshooting -When you work with the GitLab for Slack app, the -[App Home](https://api.slack.com/start/overview#app_home) might not display properly. -As a workaround, ensure your app is up to date. +### Update the GitLab for Slack app + +New releases of the app might require permissions to be authorized before some features work in your Slack workspace. You should ensure the app is up to date in your Slack workspace to enjoy all the latest features. -To update an existing Slack integration: +To update your GitLab for Slack app: -1. Go to your [chat settings](https://gitlab.com/-/profile/chat_names). -1. Next to your project, select **GitLab for Slack app**. +1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find a project for which the GitLab for Slack app has been configured. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Integrations**. +1. Select **GitLab for Slack app**. 1. Select **Reinstall GitLab for Slack app**. +The GitLab for Slack app is updated for all projects that use the integration. + Alternatively, you can [configure a new Slack integration](https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/slack/). + +### Project or alias not found + +Some Slack commands must have a project full path or alias and fail with the following error +if the project cannot be found: + +```plaintext +GitLab error: project or alias not found +``` + +As a workaround, ensure: + +- The project full path is correct. +- If using a [project alias](#create-a-project-alias-for-slash-commands), the alias is correct. +- The GitLab for Slack app integration is [enabled for the project](#through-gitlab-project-settings). + +### Notifications are not received to a channel + +If you're not receiving notifications to a Slack channel, ensure: + +- The channel name you configured is correct. +- If the channel is private, you've [added the GitLab for Slack app to the channel](#receive-notifications-to-a-private-channel). + +### The App Home does not display properly + +If the [App Home](https://api.slack.com/start/overview#app_home) does not display properly, ensure your [app is up to date](#update-the-gitlab-for-slack-app). + +## Version history + +In GitLab 15.0 and later, the GitLab for Slack app is updated to [Slack's new granular permissions model](https://medium.com/slack-developer-blog/more-precision-less-restrictions-a3550006f9c3). +Although there is no change in functionality, you should [reinstall the app](#update-the-gitlab-for-slack-app). |