A Guide to Integrating the Chimoney Slack Bot

Introduction

Are you ready to simplify money transfers within your Slack workspace? The Chimoney Slack Bot is here to help. This Python application effortlessly handles funds transfer between users within your Slack workspace, offering a seamless and user-friendly experience. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the installation and setup of this powerful bot, transforming your Slack workspace into a hub for effortless financial transactions.

Features

The Chimoney Slack Bot is packed with features to enhance your workspace's financial interactions. Here's what you can expect:

Send money within your Slack workspace.
Seamless integration into Slack's user interface.
Multi-workspace support with OAuth integration.

Installation

Getting started with the Chimoney Slack Bot is quick and straightforward.

Prerequisites

Before installing the Chimoney Slack Bot, ensure you have the following:

Python 3.9+
A Slack workspace where you have the necessary permissions to install the bot.
A Chimoney account with an API key.
A Slack Application from Slack API.

Installation Steps

Click on the installation link: Chimoney Slack Bot Installation.
You'll be directed to the installation page. Click Install to Workspace to commence the installation process.
If prompted, log in to your Slack workspace.
Review the permissions requested and click Allow This initiates the OAuth installation process.
After clicking Allow the Slack bot is successfully installed within your workspace.

The Chimoney Slack Bot is now ready to assist in your Slack workspace.

Hosting the Chimoney Slack Bot on your local machine

Clone this repository to your local machine:

 bashCopy codegit clone https://github.com/yourusername/Chimoney-Slackbot.git

Change into the project directory:
```
 bashCopy codecd Chimoney-Slackbot
```

Install project dependencies using pip:

 Copy codepip install -r requirements.txt

Create a .env file in the project directory and set the following environment variables:

 makefileCopy codeSLACK_SIGNING_SECRET=your_slack_signing_secret
 CLIENT_ID=your_slack_app_client_id
 CLIENT_SECRET=your_slack_app_client_secret
 OAUTH_REDIRECT_URI=your_oauth_redirect_uri
 CHIMONEY_AUTH_KEY=your_chimoney_api_key

Replace the placeholders with your actual credentials.

Start the Chimoney Slack Bot:
```
 Copy codepython slackbot.py
```
The bot should now be running and listening for commands in your Slack workspace.

Usage

To use the Chimoney Slack Bot, follow these steps:

Invite the bot to a channel or use a slash command.
Use the /sendchimoney command followed by the payment details. For example:
```
 perlCopy code/sendchimoney $50 @username1 @username2
```
The bot will handle the payment process and provide you with a payment link.

Multi-Workspace Support

The Chimoney Slack Bot inherently supports multi-workspace configurations. This means that the bot can be easily deployed and used in multiple Slack workspaces without complex modifications. The bot adapts to different workspaces, enabling you to expand your user base across various Slack communities.

It only needs to be deployed once and can be installed on any workspace using OAuth.

License and Acknowledgments

This project is licensed under the MIT License

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