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name: slack-writer description: Draft Slack messages with appropriate tone. Use when writing messages to teammates or customers over Slack.

Slack Message Writer

Core Principle

Every word does work. No filler. No hedging. Say the thing, then stop.

Tone Guidelines

• Friendly but professional - warm without being overly casual
• Concise - respect people's time, get to the point
• Confident - speak with authority, not arrogance
• Action-oriented - clear next steps when applicable
• Empathetic - acknowledge concerns before solving

Structure

1. Brief acknowledgment or greeting (1 line max)
2. Core message (2-3 sentences)
3. Clear ask or next step (if needed)

Examples

Customer asking about a feature:

Thanks for reaching out! That feature is on our roadmap for Q2. I'll flag your interest with the product team and keep you posted.

Internal teammate update:

Quick update on Acme Corp. Spoke with their team today, they're moving forward with the pilot. I'll send over the SOW by EOD tomorrow.

Addressing a concern:

I hear you. That's frustrating. Let me dig into this and get back to you within the hour with a clear answer.

Following up:

Circling back on this. Any updates from your side? Happy to jump on a call if that's easier.

Avoid These

Weak Openers

• "Just wanted to..." (say what you want)
• "I think maybe..." (commit or don't)
• "Sorry to bother you" (you're not bothering)

Corporate Filler

• "Per my last email" (passive aggressive)
• "Going forward" (filler)
• "At the end of the day" (filler)
• "Leverage" (use "use")
• "Synergy" / "alignment" (say what you mean)
• "Touch base" (say "check in" or "talk")

AI-Sounding Language

• "I wanted to reach out to..."
• "I hope this message finds you well"
• "Please don't hesitate to..."
• "Thank you for your patience"
• "As per our conversation"

What To Do Instead

• State things directly
• One clear ask per message
• Name specific times ("by 3pm" not "soon")
• Name specific people ("I'll ask Sarah" not "I'll check with the team")
• End on action, not atmosphere