# Wordsmith for Slack — AI Legal Assistant in Your Channels > Turn Slack into a governed legal engine. Embed templates and approvals where your teams work to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce repetitive queries by 80%. Canonical URL: https://www.wordsmith.ai/integrations/slack SLACK INTEGRATION ## Wordsmith in Slack. Legal intelligence where you work Turn Slack into a governed legal engine. Embed templates and approvals where your teams work to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce repetitive queries by 80%. [Install the Wordsmith Slack app](https://www.wordsmith.ai/api/slack/install) ![Wordsmith Slack integration](https://www.wordsmith.ai/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Ffzjkft9j%2Fproduction%2F4e4b99375dbb4c2aa103a82b0ad5b4e9118917c0-1930x910.png&w=3840&q=75) ### The Wordsmith difference - #### Embed Legal Where Business Happens Let teams generate compliant agreements and get legal guidance directly in the tools they already use, without bypassing essential checks. - #### Shift Legal to a Strategic Partner Automate routine reviews and questions so lawyers can focus on strategic advice and proactive risk management. - #### Maintain Full Control with Automation Pick the right level of automation for each task, from a fully automated workflow to an AI co-pilot with human oversight. - #### Bridge the Gap Between Speed and Compliance Embed automated guardrails directly into business workflows so every action aligns with legal policy without slowing teams down. ### Legal Intake Transform channels like #ask-legal into a robust intake engine without leaving Slack. Routine questions get instant answers, while complex requests are routed for legal review. Every request is tracked, and you can maintain control by approving AI responses before they reach the business, drastically reducing intake bottlenecks. #### The #Ask-Legal Front Door Eliminate FAQ fatigue by deploying specialized agents for Finance, HR, and Legal in one channel. Wordsmith handles routine questions instantly and detects context to route complex queries to the right specialist, freeing your team to focus on high-value strategy. #### In-Thread Contract Review Remove the bottleneck for NDAs, MSAs, and DPAs. Sales reps can drop a PDF into Slack, and Wordsmith will instantly flag non-standard terms in plain language. The system then provides pre-approved compromise positions and performs the review and redline using your specific rules. #### Self-Serve Templates Empower business teams to generate high-volume documents like NDAs and HR contracts directly from Slack. The engine adapts clauses, formatting, and fallback positions based on your legal logic, ensuring "human-grade" results every time. #### Enterprise Grade Security Security is the baseline. As a Slack-Approved App, Wordsmith meets the rigorous standards IT demands while providing Legal Operations with a process engine built for Slack. Eliminate manual triage with intelligent auto-routing that automatically detects a request’s context and sends it to the correct specialist, such as privacy questions to the DPO or sales inquiries to Commercial Counsel. You can automate escalation rules with conditional logic, setting "IF-THEN" triggers to ensure high-risk items never slip through the cracks. Deploy Wordsmith universally—work in public channels for visibility or invite it into private, encrypted channels for sensitive HR or M&A discussions. #### Embed Legal Where Business Happens Allow teams to generate compliant agreements and get legal guidance directly in the tools they already use, like Slack or email. This removes friction and lets the business move at its natural pace without bypassing essential checks. ![Legal embedded in Slack](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fzjkft9j/production/f997746d9da54f07ae4d5c46a1c06e154e682ddd-1200x900.png?w=1200&fit=max&fm=webp&q=95) #### Shift Legal to a Strategic Partner Free up the legal team from reactive, low-value tasks. By automating routine reviews and questions, lawyers can focus on strategic advice and proactive risk management, transforming legal from a hurdle into a growth engine. ![Strategic legal partnership](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fzjkft9j/production/cea392b63b9a81cda0a3a77c72875f7ca890ed55-1200x900.png?w=1200&fit=max&fm=webp&q=95) #### Maintain Full Control with Automation Decide the right level of automation for each task. Whether it's a fully automated workflow or an AI co-pilot with human oversight, you can balance speed and efficiency without ever giving up control over the final output. ![Automation control](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fzjkft9j/production/1018c1768ec7814fd439eedadb80714c0cb8b561-1200x900.png?w=1200&fit=max&fm=webp&q=95) #### Bridge the Gap Between Speed and Compliance Ensure no one has to choose between moving fast and staying compliant. By embedding automated guardrails directly into business workflows, you can ensure every action aligns with legal policy without slowing teams down. ![Speed and compliance](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fzjkft9j/production/7712771405ccb9edda43f74258f026a524a0d517-1200x900.png?w=1200&fit=max&fm=webp&q=95) BOOK A DEMO ### Ready to transform your legal department? See how the world's leading legal teams are building the future of in-house legal. [Book a demo](https://www.wordsmith.ai/book-demo) FAQ SECTION ### Frequently asked questions We've compiled the most important information to help you get the most out of your experience. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us. What controls do I have over Wordsmith's responses in Slack? You have comprehensive control, including manual approval of drafts (Co-Pilot), fully automated responses (Autopilot), custom keyword alerts, and granular admin permissions to manage who sees what. Can Wordsmith create documents and review contracts directly in Slack? Yes. Wordsmith handles both natively within Slack: Create Documents: Draft agreements, policies, and emails, or use standardized templates (Blueprints) via natural language requests. Review Contracts: Upload a file to receive automatic reviews, issue lists, and redlines based on your custom playbooks. Quick Tools: Request translations, redactions, or audio transcriptions directly in the thread. What is the difference between Autopilot and Co-Pilot modes? These modes determine if the AI needs permission to speak: Autopilot (Instant): The AI answers immediately without human intervention. Best for routine FAQs, low-risk queries, and high-volume channels. Co-Pilot (Approval Required): The AI drafts a response in a private channel for you to review, edit, or reject before it sends. Best for sensitive topics, complex legal judgment, or testing the system. You can toggle between these modes instantly or run different modes for different channels. Can Wordsmith handle multiple languages? Yes. Wordsmith supports 50+ languages, automatically detecting the incoming language and responding accordingly. How do I stop Wordsmith from responding to everything? You can restrict participation by using Co-Pilot mode (manual approval), configuring routing rules, or setting it to respond only when directly @mentioned. Can I customize Wordsmith's tone and response style? Yes. You can configure custom instructions for each repository to control: Tone: Define if responses should be formal, casual, or follow a specific voice. Style: Set preferences for response length and formatting. Behavior: Create specific rules for how the AI interacts. Are all Wordsmith functionalities available in Slack? Yes, you can draft documents, review contracts, and answer questions without leaving Slack. A few examples: Contract Review: Drop an NDA into a thread for instant redlines and playbook-based commentary. Legal Q&A: Ask questions like "What are our payment terms?" to get instant, cited answers. Document Drafting: Request "Draft a UK offer letter" to generate compliant documents from your templates.