# Alias Bot—A Slack App

Create channel-specific aliases in Slack

Replace long @mention chains with short aliases like

`!devs`

to notify multiple people with a single mention

- Channel-owned
- Zero admin friction
- Upgrade anytime

## How Alias Bot is different from Slack User Groups

User Groups are great for defining org-wide roles. Alias Bot is built for local, everyday coordination.

### Alias Bot

- Channel-specific
- Lightweight and contextual
- Easy to create and delete
- Same alias can mean different things per channel
- Fine grained notification control
- Built for day-to-day coordination

### Slack User Groups

- Workspace-wide
- Global and structural
- Higher setup friction
- One meaning everywhere
- Notifications across a much wider group
- Built for org-level roles

## What channel-specific aliases let you do

### Same alias, different meaning per channel

`#frontend`  →  `!reviewers`  →  Alice, Bob  
`#backend`  →  `!reviewers`  →  Carol, Dave

The alias adapts to the channel's context instead of forcing one global definition.

### Temporary or situational teams

`!launch-team` for a release  
`!migration` for a one-off effort

Create  →  use  →  delete without consequences.

### Rotating Responsibilities

Keep aliases stable while members change

`!oncall`  
`!weekend-support`  
`!release-manager`

### Channel-owned workflows

Each channel defines what "the team" means

`!reviewers` in `#frontend`  
`!triage` in `#support`  
`!approvers` in `#finance`

## Simple by design

Create an alias in a channel  
Add members from that channel  
Use the alias in a message  
Alias Bot replies mentioning everyone

## No hidden pings, no surprises

Highlights which alias was used  
Lists exactly who was mentioned  
Records when a new alias was created  
Clarifies notifications to prevent over-pinging

## Built for teams that live in Slack

- Built for engineering teams
- Perfect for DevOps / SRE
- Great for support & incident response
- Fits product & cross-functional teams

## Free to get started

### What you get on Free

Free plan includes **up to 3 aliases**  
No per-user pricing  
Upgrade when your team needs more  
FREE  
$0  
3 free aliases  
Flat pricing  
Upgrade anytime

## Frequently asked questions

- What exactly does Alias Bot do?
- How is Alias Bot different from Slack User Groups?
- How do I use an alias?
- Do people actually get notified?
- Where does Alias Bot post the mentions?
- Who can create or edit aliases?
- Are aliases workspace-wide or channel-specific?
- Will Alias Bot work in private channels?
- Does Alias Bot store our messages?
- Will everyone see who was notified?
- Can we use existing Slack User Groups?
- Is there a free plan?
- Do you charge per user?

## Keep Slack coordination clean and contextual

Use Alias Bot to keep Slack clean, fast, and team-friendly. You get **up to 3 aliases for free.**