How To Remove App From Slack

As a collaboration tool, Slack has simplified the way teams communicate in the digital world. Its ability to integrate various applications to optimize work processes makes it an excellent productivity tool. However, there may come a time when you need to remove an app from your Slack workspace. This can occur if an app is no longer needed or if it’s causing distractions. In this blog, we will guide you through the steps to remove an app from Slack.

Steps to Remove Apps from Slack

1. Open Slack

The first step is to open the Slack application. This can be done via your desktop application or through your web browser. Keep in mind that you will need administrative permissions to remove applications from a workspace.

2. Navigate to “Settings & administration”

Once you have opened your workspace, click on the workspace name in the top left corner and select “Settings & administration” from the dropdown menu.

3. Click on “Manage apps”

After clicking on “Settings & administration,” select “Manage apps” from the dropdown options.

4. Locate the App

You will be redirected to the “Apps” page where all the installed apps in your workspace are listed. Scroll through the list to find the app you want to remove.

5. Remove the App

Click on the app you want to remove. This will redirect you to the app settings page. Scroll down and find the “Remove App” button. Clicking on it will remove the app from your workspace.

Removing Apps through Slack API

If you’re well-versed in programming, you can also use Slack’s API to remove apps. Here’s a basic example of how you can do it:

    const { WebClient } = require('@slack/web-api');

    const token = process.env.SLACK_TOKEN;

    const web = new WebClient(token);

    const appID = 'app-id-goes-here';

    (async () => {
      try {
        const res = await web.apps.uninstall({ app_id: appID });
        console.log('App uninstalled:', res.ok);
      }
      catch (e) {
        console.error('Error uninstalling app:', e);
      }
    })();
    

Just replace the app-id-goes-here in the above code with the ID of the app you want to remove.

Conclusion

Removing an app from Slack is a straightforward process, whether you’re doing it through the UI or programmatically via the API. Remember, however, only administrators have the necessary permissions to remove apps.