Chris Messina

Slack 4.0 - A snappier, more efficient Slack desktop experience

The latest version of our desktop app provides a smoother, faster experience for all. Some notable changes include faster loading times, better overall performance and the ability to work offline.

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Stanislav Dimitrov
Where is the dark mode... It has been years since we've asked for it :(
Bela Smith
@stanislav_dim Hopefully we'll get this one day...
Braunson Yager
@stanislav_dim @bela_bela_bella Maybe my grand kids will have it.😂
Lino Grubben
@stanislav_dim You should focus on your work!
Chris Messina
What’s new • Limited offline support — set your status, star items, and react to messages when you don’t have an internet connection • Less memory usage, better performance • Faster loading times • Improved Slack calls Other notable updates • Click the new  paperclip icon in the message field to add attachments • A redesigned autocomplete menu for @mentions and slash commands • No more loading messages — Slack loads too quickly for them to be readable • Visual improvements to the activity view, Quick Switcher, and channel sidebar • Unread message activity displays as a dot on the top-right of your workspace icon • Member profiles have a bigger profile image and include the option to message or call the individual • Drafts sync across Enterprise Grid workspaces
Kiko Beats
The website is confuse. Why not point to an Official Slack download site?
Avi
Going by the article, you can't download this version from official site yet. Official site still holds the old slower version. You will be updated automatically in the next few weeks if you are running Slack desktop. The website is for Linux version of Slack. https://slackhq.com/introducing-...
Quinn
@aviaryan123 No, it's rolled out to 100% of users on the 4.0 app and the browser version by now.
Avi
@zenith_quinn You are right. Also Slack 4.0 definitely works as advertised. 🙌🏻
Vinay
The release notes for the Slack 4.0 is available at https://slack.com/release-notes and download at https://slack.com/downloads What's the point of Snapcraft here?
Chris Elliott
Totally notice the difference... much faster and smoother standup this morning... good job Slack! Now where my Darkmode at? 😁
Liam Boogar
👏👏👏👏
Dharmesh Shah
Congrats on the new launch, @stewart. Love seeing founders as makers on Product Hunt. I think the offline mode will be particularly useful (especially on long flights). And, as silly as it sounds, bigger member profile images will be a welcome change as well. As teams get bigger, it's helpful to actually get a sense for what somebody looks like in case you see them IRL.
Quinn
https://Slack.com/downloads is the best hub to download all the various versions of Slack 🙌
Kyle Hudson
Strange the "website" link here is microsoft.com. Would think slack.com with an auto-detection of platform would have been a better call for the top button.
Julie Chabin
@kylemhudson Fixed it!
Kyle Hudson
@syswarren score! Thanks!
Nik Kotov
Awesome. Feeling a difference already.
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