https://github.com/karan/slack-overflow

A programmer's best friend, now in Slack.
https://github.com/karan/slack-overflow

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A programmer's best friend, now in Slack.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/karan/slack-overflow
• Owner: karan
• License: mit
• Created: 2015-05-15T03:02:04.000Z (over 9 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2016-06-08T13:18:03.000Z (over 8 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-31T21:35:39.520Z (10 days ago)
• Language: Python
• Homepage: http://so.goel.io
• Size: 198 KB
• Stars: 814
• Watchers: 24
• Forks: 63
• Open Issues: 3
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# slack-overflow

A programmer's best friend, now in Slack. Search StackOverflow right from Slack without coming off as dumb.

![](http://i.imgur.com/c9HuKw8.gif)

## Usage

From any Slack channel, just type `/overflow [search terms]`. The questions will be shown on the same channel visible just to you.

## Integrate with your team

1. Go to your channel

2. Click on **Configure Integrations**.

3. Scroll all the way down to **DIY Integrations & Customizations section**.

4. Click on **Add** next to **Slash Commands**.

  - Command: `/overflow`

  - URL: `http://so.goel.io/overflow`

  - Method: `POST`

  - For the **Autocomplete help text**, check to show the command in autocomplete list.

    - Description: `A programmer's best friend, now in Slack.`

    - Usage hint: `[search terms]`

  - Descriptive Label: `Search StackOverflow`

## Developing

Add a `config.py` file based on `config.py.example` file. Grab your StackExchange key from http://stackapps.com/

```python

# Install python dependencies

$ pip install -r requirements.txt

# Start the server

$ python app.py

```

## Deploy to Heroku

[![Deploy](https://www.herokucdn.com/deploy/button.png)](https://heroku.com/deploy)

You will need to set the `SE_KEY` environment variable in your heroku app in order for this to work. You can read more about it [clicking here](https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/config-vars#setting-up-config-vars-for-a-deployed-application)

## Contributing

- Please use the [issue tracker](https://github.com/karan/slack-overflow/issues) to report any bugs or file feature requests.