feat(slack): add reply_in_thread config option#2664
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When reply_in_thread is set to false in platforms.slack.extra, the bot
sends direct channel replies instead of always threading under the
original message.
Messages that originate inside an existing thread are still threaded
(preserves thread context). Top-level channel messages get direct
channel replies.
Default is true for full backward compatibility.
Example config:
platforms:
slack:
extra:
reply_in_thread: false
Closes NousResearch#2662
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Closing in favor of PR #2726 which has a more robust implementation (checks both |
This was referenced Apr 2, 2026
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Problem
When a Hermes agent on Slack replies to a channel message, it always creates a thread reply. Many teams prefer direct channel replies — thread replies bury the bot's response and require an extra click to see.
Solution
Add a
reply_in_threadoption (defaulttruefor backward compatibility) to the Slack platform config:When
false,_resolve_thread_ts()returnsNonefor top-level channel messages, so replies go directly to the channel. Messages that originate inside an existing thread are still threaded (thread context is preserved).Changes
_resolve_thread_ts()ingateway/platforms/slack.pytrue— fully backward compatible, no behavior change unless explicitly configuredCloses #2662