AI for Inbound Deal Enrichment in Slack
Automate your inbound lead research with Humble AI—so your team instantly sees context on any company posted in Slack.
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Use Case Overview
Use this setup to enrich new deals posted into Slack channels with instant company research. This guide helps you configure Humble AI to automatically fetch background info—saving your team time and making it easier to assess leads collaboratively.
By implementing this Slack integration, you can streamline your deal flow process and ensure your team has immediate context on any company that gets shared in your channels.
What You'll Need
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
- 1
Install Humble into your Slack workspace
- 2
Create a Slack channel for leads
Create a channel where leads will be shared (e.g.,
#inbound-deals
) - 3
For public channels
Type
/humble-settings
and hit enter - 4
For private channels
First type
@humble
, hit enter to invite the bot, then run/humble-settings
- 5
Click "Set up helper"
This will open the helper configuration menu
- 6
Choose the "Lookup Helper"
Select this option from the available helpers
- 7
Select a mode
Choose either:
- On-demand – Only responds when mentioned (
@humble
) - Always-on – Automatically responds to all messages
- On-demand – Only responds when mentioned (
- 8
Choose the channel to monitor
Select the channel you created (e.g.
#inbound-deals
) - 9
Click "Finish setup"
Complete the configuration process
Done! Now any company name, email, or website shared in that channel will trigger automatic research.
When to Use Each Mode
On-demand Mode
Best for busy, public channels where people chat and collaborate. Prevents clutter by only responding when mentioned.
Always-on Mode
Best for quiet "log-only" channels where every post is a deal or lead you want enriched.
Managing & Removing Helpers
Need to update or remove a helper?
- Type
/humble-settings
in the relevant channel - Click Manage Helpers
- Click Remove next to the one you want to disable
Works on mobile too!
Example Output
Example Image

Troubleshooting & Common Questions
What's the difference between using this in Slack vs ChatGPT?
Using Humble in Slack means:
Your data stays secure and private—nothing is shared with OpenAI
The AI is grounded in your own files and deal documents, reducing hallucination
Assistants are reusable and visible across your team's Slack—so you build repeatable workflows
How do I change the assistant mode?
Type /humble-settings
, then click on the helper you want to manage. You can switch modes or remove it entirely.
Workflow Summary
Your team posts a lead into Slack
Humble AI enriches the message with company research
Everyone has context instantly—no extra tools or tabs needed
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