feat(slack): add reply_in_thread config option#2726
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By default, Hermes always threads replies to channel messages. Teams
that prefer direct channel replies had no way to opt out without
patching the source.
Add a reply_in_thread option (default: true) to the Slack platform
extra config:
platforms:
slack:
extra:
reply_in_thread: false
When false, _resolve_thread_ts() returns None for top-level channel
messages, so replies go directly to the channel. Messages already
inside an existing thread are still replied in-thread to preserve
conversation context. Default is true for full backward compatibility.
This was referenced Apr 2, 2026
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Summary
Hermes always threads replies to Slack channel messages. Teams that prefer direct channel replies had no way to opt out.
Changes
Add
reply_in_threadto the Slack platformextraconfig (defaulttruefor full backward compatibility):When
false,_resolve_thread_ts()returnsNonefor top-level channel messages → replies go directly to the channel. Messages already inside an existing thread are always replied in-thread to preserve conversation context.Implementation
Minimal change to
gateway/platforms/slack.py— 11 lines added to_resolve_thread_ts().Closes #2662