> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hellocobi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using Cobi in Slack

> Ask Cobi questions in channels, DMs, and threads

Once Slack is connected, Cobi works like a teammate in Slack. Ask a clear data question, then continue in the thread if you want to refine the answer.

## Ask in a channel

Mention Cobi in a channel where the app has been invited:

```text theme={null}
@Cobi how did revenue trend over the last 6 months?
```

Cobi replies in the same thread. This keeps the channel readable and keeps follow-ups attached to the original question.

## Ask in a DM

Open a direct message with Cobi and ask normally:

```text theme={null}
which products are driving the most revenue this quarter?
```

DMs are useful for quick exploration before you share a result with a channel.

## Follow up in a Cobi thread

Inside a thread where Cobi has already answered, reply without mentioning Cobi:

```text theme={null}
break that down by month
show the top customers
why did September drop?
```

Cobi uses the thread context, including earlier answers and visible Cobi tables, to understand what you mean.

## Ask for a chart

Use natural language or the chart command:

```text theme={null}
@Cobi chart revenue by week
/cobi chart revenue by week
```

Cobi posts the answer and attaches a chart image when a chart is useful.

## Ask for a table

Use tables for rankings, lists, and record-level results:

```text theme={null}
@Cobi table top customers by revenue this quarter
/cobi table top customers by revenue this quarter
```

Cobi posts a Slack-readable answer and attaches a table or CSV artifact when there are rows to show.

## Open the full answer in Cobi

Some answers include an **Open Cobi** button. Use it when you want a larger view in the web app.

## Give feedback

React to a Cobi answer with thumbs up or thumbs down. This helps your team track answer quality and improve the assistant over time.

## When Cobi responds

Cobi responds when:

* You mention Cobi in a channel.
* You DM Cobi.
* You run a `/cobi` command.
* You reply in a thread where Cobi already answered.

Cobi stays silent in normal channel chatter outside those cases.