Clear for Slack: AI-Powered Tool for Writing Clearer Workplace Messages
By
Alen Todorov
Looks the part, but the middle's still raw. Chew with caution.
Summary
Clear is a Slack app designed to help remote workers write clearer, more direct workplace messages. The article describes the creator's personal experience with communication challenges in remote work, particularly as teams grew and switched to English as the default language. The app uses AI to shorten and clarify messages, offering privacy-first features with no message storage and built-in coaching to help users improve their communication skills over time.
Key quotes
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i was writing how i would speak in person. long paragraphs, multiple ideas at the same time, adding lots of filler words. in reality, a few sentences were usually enough.
when custom GPTs launched, i built one to shorten my messages. it worked surprisingly well, but i wasn't imp
Clear is a Slack app that helps you write clearer, more direct workplace messages. Privacy-first, no message storage, with built-in coaching to help you improve over time.
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