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# GovSpend Slack App
## This article reviews our newly introduced how to connect to and start using our GovSpend Slack App!
### AI-powered procurement search, right in Slack
Ask the GovSpend bot procurement questions — vendor lookups, contract history, spend analysis, bid activity — and get AI-generated answers without leaving Slack.
[](https://slack.com/oauth/v2/authorize?client_id=332215481796.10669759456642&scope=channels:history,app_mentions:read,chat:write,im:history,im:read,im:write,users:read,users.profile:read&user_scope=)
*@GovSpend what were the top IT vendors for Fulton County last year?*
### Getting Started - Admin
#### **Step 1: Install the app to your workspace**
A GovSpend org admin completes this step once. All team members then connect their own accounts individually.
- **Open the install link:** Click the **Add to Slack** button below. You'll be redirected to Slack's authorization screen - no visit to the Slack App Directory required.
[](https://slack.com/oauth/v2/authorize?client_id=332215481796.10669759456642&scope=channels:history,app_mentions:read,chat:write,im:history,im:read,im:write,users:read,users.profile:read&user_scope=)
- **Note:** You must be a Slack workspace admin, or have permissions to install apps, to complete this step.
- **Authorize the app:** Review the permissions Slack displays — the bot requests access to read DMs and channel messages where it's @-mentioned, and to post replies. Click **Allow** to continue.
- **Log in and confirm:** After approving permissions, you'll land on the GovSpend website. Log in with your GovSpend account if prompted. Once complete, you'll see a confirmation page and the bot will become active in your workspace.
### Per-User Setup
#### **Step 2: Connect your GovSpend account**
Each team member links their own account once. The bot guides you through it automatically.
- **Message the bot:** Open a DM with `@GovSpend` in Slack, or @-mention it in any channel where it has been added.
- **Click "Connect to GovSpend":** The bot replies with a **Connect to GovSpend** button. Click it — you'll be taken to the GovSpend website to log in and authorize the connection.
- **Welcome DM confirms you're linked:** After logging in, your Slack account is linked. The bot sends a welcome DM to confirm. Future messages go straight to the AI — no extra steps needed.
### How to Use It
#### **Step 3: Start Asking Questions**
Once linked, ask procurement questions in two ways. The bot replies in-thread with AI-generated answers drawn from GovSpend data.
- **Direct Message:** Open a DM with `@GovSpend` and type your question. Replies stay in the same thread.
- **Channel mention:** In any channel where the bot is active, type `@GovSpend` followed by your question.
### Common Questions
- **Can multiple people from my organization use the app?**
- *Yes. Once an admin installs the app, anyone in the Slack workspace can link their own GovSpend account and use the bot independently.*
- **What can I ask the bot?**
- *Anything GovSpend AI Search supports — vendor lookups, contract history, agency spend analysis, bid activity, and more. Examples: "What vendors have IT contracts over $1M in Texas?" or "Show me recent bids from Fulton County."*
- **The bot sent me a "Connect to GovSpend" button. What do I do?**
- *Click the button and complete the account linking flow on the GovSpend website. After that, your future messages go straight to the AI — no button needed again.*
- **I don't see a "Connect" button. What's wrong?**
- *Make sure you messaged the bot directly via DM or @-mention. If the issue persists, ask your GovSpend admin to confirm the app is installed for your workspace.*
- **The bot isn't responding to my questions.**
- *Verify that your GovSpend account includes AI Search access. If the issue persists, contact GovSpend support.*
- **How do I remove the app from our Slack workspace?**
- *Go to **Slack → Settings → Manage Apps**, find GovSpend AI Search, and click **Remove App**. This removes the bot from all channels and DMs for everyone in the workspace.*
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