> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://buttercms.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Slack integration

> Connect ButterCMS to Slack to receive real-time content notifications and keep your team in sync.

The ButterCMS Slack integration sends real-time notifications to your Slack workspace whenever content is created or updated, keeping marketers, content creators, and developers aligned without leaving their tools.

## Key benefits

### For marketers and content creators

* **Real-time notifications** — Receive instant updates whenever content is created or updated.
* **Effortless setup** — Single-click connection between your ButterCMS and Slack accounts.
* **Collaborative review** — Tag and alert team members for content review processes.

### For developers

* **Customizable alerts** — Configure which notifications appear in specific channels.
* **Automation with Write API** — Leverage the Write API to automate content updates and migrations across different environments and ButterCMS-powered sites.

## Setup

### Step 1. Connect to Slack

In your ButterCMS settings, click the **Connect to Slack** button to link your Slack workspace.

### Step 2. Add a notification channel

After connecting, designate a default channel to receive ButterCMS notifications.

### Step 3. Choose events and channels

Select which events trigger notifications and specify the channel for each. For example, direct all blog notifications to a dedicated `#blog` channel.

### Step 4. Test your configuration

Click the **Test** button to send sample notifications and verify everything is working correctly.