slackapi / slackapi/java-slack-sdk

Not able to add bots to DMs/MPDMs

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Description

I'm @ mentioning the bot app in a direct message channel but it doesn't respond in the same way as it does in the channel where you get a modal asking if you want to invite it. Additionally, conversations.info gives channel_not_found error for above channel's ID. My bot application configured with all the scopes mentioned here. What I'm doing anything wrong here or it is something that isn't supported as of now in Slack?

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Start by reproducing the reported behavior for bot mentions in direct messages and MPDMs, then compare it with the channel flow described in the issue. Check the conversations.info response for the affected channel ID and determine whether adding bots to these conversation types is supported; the issue is complete only once the behavior or required change is clearly established.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
api
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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