# Amazon Quick Slack extension
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**Note**  
Before you deploy a Slack extension as an author, your Amazon Quick admin must [configure Amazon Quick access to Slack](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/quicksuite/latest/userguide/slack-extension.html).

The Amazon Quick Slack extension brings AI-powered assistance directly into team conversations, enabling access to organizational knowledge and document analysis without leaving Slack.

Key capabilities include:
+ Extension access through Slack's AI assistant side panel for continuous availability.
+ Engagement with Quick through **@Amazon Quick** mentions in channels for contextual team assistance. Contextual responses with relevant content from the Slack channel are not supported at this time.
+ Direct interaction through private messages for individual productivity.
+ External actions in third-party applications from Slack using [action connectors](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/quicksuite/latest/userguide/action-connectors.html) configured by your organization.
+ Unlimited usage for enhanced team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
+ General knowledge capabilities.
+ Company-specific information search when enabled.
+ Source-attributed responses.
+ File upload and processing of up to 20 files simultaneously.
+ Contextual summaries and insights generation.

**Topics**
+ [Amazon Quick Slack extension author guide](slack-extension-author-guide.md)
+ [Amazon Quick Slack extension user guide](slack-extension-user-guide.md)