AI assistant in Slack with memory for replying to direc

This automation workflow triggers a LangChain-based AI agent upon receiving direct messages in Slack. The assistant retrieves conversation history from PostgreSQL, displays a ´thinking´ status during processing, and replies within the same message thread. Ideal for teams needing an intelligent, context-aware assistant inside Slack.

## Who it´s for
- Teams using Slack for internal communication and needing an AI assistant
- Customer support teams using Slack with persistent conversation context
- Developers integrating memory-equipped assistants into chat workflows
- Project managers automating routine queries in Slack

## What the automation does
- Listens to direct messages in Slack, filtering out bot activity
- Triggers a LangChain agent using OpenRouter as the LLM provider
- Retrieves prior conversation history from PostgreSQL to maintain context
- Sets a ´typing´ indicator via Slack API before processing begins
- Sends formatted Markdown responses back in-thread using Slack Blocks
- Stores new messages and replies in PostgreSQL for future continuity

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Trigger and message handling logic
- Integrations with Slack, PostgreSQL, and OpenRouter
- Basic text guide for setup and adaptation

## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)
- Slack workspace access with bot creation permissions
- Configured PostgreSQL database
- OpenRouter API key
- Slack bot token with required scopes (chat:write, chat:write.public, users:read)

## Benefits and outcomes
- Faster responses to common internal questions
- Persistent dialogue context across sessions
- Professional bot behavior with typing indicators
- Reduced employee workload by automating repetitive tasks
- Scalability to other channels via similar templates
- Centralized storage of interaction history in PostgreSQL

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via Telegram: @gleb923.