Usage info
Use this method to push status updates to users in apps using AI features.
This method helps apps set expectations for potentially slow responses; e.g. "app is thinking...". The status will be automatically cleared when the app sends a reply. Sending an empty string in the status field will also clear the status indicator. This can be handy if you want to clear the status indicator without sending a new message.
The status is displayed as <App Name> <status>, and Slack automatically inserts the <App Name>. So for the example below, if the app's name is YourAssistantJeeves, the status would render as YourAssistantJeeves is working on your request....
You can also set a custom loading state via the loading_messages parameter. The loading_messages parameter is an array of strings that Slack will rotate through showing to serve as a loading indicator.
Localizing the status indicator and loading state messages for the end user is a great way to provide a smooth user experience for everyone.
Example request:
{
"status": "is working on your request...",
"channel_id": "D324567865",
"thread_ts": "1724264405.531769"
}