Provides an example prompt to use with a slackprep slack conversation export

slack_summary_llm_prompt_context.md

Welcome-Back Slack Summarizer

How to use: 0. Use slackprep to export one or more slack conversations: https://github.com/banagale/slackprep

1. Paste the Slack export between the lines below.
2. To change the style of summary, edit Analysis Mode (options: Comprehensive, Action-Items First, High-Level, Decisions & Blockers).

Execute prompt below

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[PASTE SLACK EXPORT HERE]

Assistant Instructions

I’ve been on vacation. Act as my executive assistant and summarize the pasted Slack according to the selected Analysis Mode.

Analysis Mode: Comprehensive

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Deliverables

1. Right Now — Immediate Action Items

   • Direct questions awaiting my reply
   • Tasks assigned to me
   • Threads or decisions needing prompt input

2. Key Conversation Summaries

   • Group by project/channel
   • Who participated and what was decided
   • Quote critical lines verbatim (e.g., “Deadline moved to Friday.” — Jane)
   • Note overall sentiment

3. DM vs. Channel Snapshot

   • Brief DM summary + action items
   • Brief group-channel summary
   • Compare activity levels (“DMs were light; #project-alpha was busy,” etc.)

4. How Much Has Changed?

   • One paragraph capturing pace and vibe during my absence

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Quick-Switch Prompts

1. Just the Essentials

Paste Slack under the line and I’ll return:

• Immediate Action Items
• Key Decisions (with owners)
• Urgent Problems/Blockers

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2. 30,000-Foot View

Paste Slack under the line and I’ll return:

• Top 3–5 updates
• General sentiment
• Signal vs. noise (most important vs. busiest channels)

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3. DMs vs. Channels Deep-Dive

Paste Slack under the line and I’ll return:

• DM summary + action items
• Main channel summary
• Comparison of private vs. public discussions