Slack, the leading work collaboration platform, has made a major leap in AI-powered productivity by adding Adobe Express, Perplexity, and 23 new AI applications to its marketplace. This strategic expansion is set to transform how teams create, communicate, and automate workflows directly within Slack’s familiar interface.
The integration of Adobe Express into Slack brings industry-leading generative AI design tools right into team conversations. With Adobe Express for Slack, users can:
Generate and Edit Visual Content: Create images, social posts, flyers, and presentations using generative AI features powered by Adobe Firefly-all without leaving Slack.
Access 220,000+ Templates: Instantly tap into a vast library of templates to accelerate content creation for campaigns, reports, and more.
Real-Time Collaboration: Share, review, and edit creative assets with colleagues in real time, speeding up feedback and approval cycles.
Seamless Workflow: Eliminate context switching by bringing design and teamwork together, making it easier for both creative and non-creative team members to contribute.
The integration is available for all Slack users with an Adobe ID and supports both SMBs and large enterprises looking to boost content velocity and brand consistency.
Perplexity’s integration with Slack introduces advanced AI-driven research and automation capabilities:
AI-Powered Insights: Teams can subscribe to topics and receive AI-generated updates directly in Slack channels, keeping everyone informed on industry trends or company-specific developments.
Workflow Automation: Perplexity AI can be connected with Slack to automate backend logic, trigger actions, and integrate with databases or other tools, all without code.
Enterprise Collaboration: The “Perplexity Push” feature delivers relevant, real-time answers and research summaries into Slack, enabling smarter, faster decision-making within the flow of work.
This integration is designed for knowledge workers, analysts, and teams that rely on up-to-date information and seamless automation to stay ahead.
Alongside Adobe Express and Perplexity, Slack’s marketplace now features 23 additional AI-powered apps, covering a wide range of productivity needs:
Automation: Apps that streamline routine tasks, manage schedules, and handle notifications.
Generative AI: Tools for content creation, summarization, and ideation.
Data & Analytics: Real-time dashboards and reporting directly within Slack.
Communication: Enhanced language models for translation, drafting, and sentiment analysis.
These additions reflect Slack’s commitment to becoming a central AI-powered work operating system, where teams can access the best tools for creativity, communication, and automation-all in one place.
Unified Workflows: By bringing AI tools into Slack, teams can reduce time spent switching between apps and focus on high-impact work.
Enhanced Creativity and Productivity: Integrations like Adobe Express empower every team member to contribute to creative projects, regardless of skill level.
Smarter Decision-Making: With Perplexity and other AI apps, teams can access real-time insights and automate research, boosting efficiency and accuracy.
Scalable Automation: No-code and low-code integrations enable organizations to build custom workflows tailored to their unique needs.
To use these new AI apps, visit the Slack Marketplace, search for Adobe Express, Perplexity, or any of the new AI-powered tools, and follow the installation prompts. Admins can manage app approvals and permissions to ensure secure and compliant usage across the organization.