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Skype for Slack - Move your slack discussions to a group skype call

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Just type /skype on any channel in Slack to start a call with your team, or one-to-one.
really cool addition. until Slack provides VOIP :)
When is VOIP coming, / ? 😄
At ottspott.co () the VoIP feature will be announced soon on PH together with other cool features. Stay tuned :)
I too keep annoying with this question every month or so :)
We just pinned a permanent hangout URL to each channel, easy.
If you'd like to sync *chat* from a Skype group and your Slack channel, you can use Here's a video:
I think this is the right approach.
Was SOOO excited until Skype gave me a bunch of prompts including "Install this Chrome extension." I want calls to be embedded in Slack...
The main hurdle is real time call notification inside Slack. Hence probably the Chrome extension. At ottspott.co () we're working hard on that :)
I don't see why Slack can't open a web view within the Slack app when starting a Skype call. Would be much better UX than being redirected to a web browser. Overall, I much prefer appear.in for video calls. Maybe Slack should acqui-hire them and integrate the service in Slack. Appea.in is already based on a system of rooms (which could be rebranded channels). In any case, video calls has to be the next big Slack feature in 2016.
Slack has already acquired Screenhero which is the same as appear.in . And is working on making it better.
Also, the limitation comes from the Slack API not from the integrated software. Opening a webpage is the only option available right now for using WebRTC enabled applications like Skype Web.
yes I knew they acquired screenhero. It's been a while though and screenhero is more about screensharing and onscreen collaboration. I just hope Slack will implement video chat sooner than later :)
I think they will do that through integrations, much more interesting for them as a business model. They can capture the user base of integrated softwares :)
Still prefer the Slack extension. Doesn't require accounts or plugins - Skype prompted me to install a plugin AND a Chrome extension.
That's pretty dope, thanks for hunting it. Slack really has become the Facebook of productivity. Their platform play is impressive.
Yes! I just saw this and realised it's something the whole team desperately needs. Thanks guys! Great idea.
Great idea! I only wish it had been a more stable video conferencing platform.
As much as I loathe Skype this is probably one of the more important integrations
Just tried it...couldn't get it to work, video wouldn't start (safari, chrome, IE). Removed the integration. Lasted 16 mins before my team gave up :)
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