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    How to Connect Slack

    Connect Slack to Moustra to get real-time alerts about colony events—new litters, upcoming weans, cage transfers, and genotype results posted directly to your lab channel. Your team stays coordinated without leaving Slack.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1

    Open the Settings page

    Click Settings in the navigation menu, then select the Integrations tab.

    2

    Find the Slack card

    Scroll to the Slack integration card. Click Connect or Authorize to begin.

    3

    Authorize in Slack

    A Slack window opens. Select your workspace and authorize Moustra to post messages. You may need Slack workspace admin approval the first time.

    Pro Tip

    If your workspace requires admin approval, a workspace owner will get a notification to grant permissions.

    4

    Pick your channel

    Select the Slack channel where alerts should go (e.g., #lab-updates or #colony-admin). Only one channel per Moustra organization is supported.

    5

    Configure notification types

    Check the boxes for event types you want to receive: New Litters, Weans Due, Cage Transfers, Genotypes Ready, and IACUC Alerts. Uncheck any you don't need.

    Pro Tip

    Weans Due alerts default to 3 days before the wean date so you have time to prepare.

    6

    Save and test

    Click Save Integrations. Moustra sends a test message to your Slack channel to confirm the connection is working.

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