> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> Automate.ax automations are TypeScript programs.
> Use Bun for installation and command examples.
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> Treat documented public APIs as current; do not invent transitional or deprecated names.

# Join public channel

> Join an existing public Slack channel.

`slack.joinPublicChannel` adds the installed bot to an existing public channel.

## Example

```ts automations/join-public-channel.automation.ts theme={null}
import { automation, onDashboardRun } from "automate.ax"
import { slack } from "automate.ax/slack"

export default automation("Join public channel", () => {
  onDashboardRun({ title: "Join public channel" })

  slack.joinPublicChannel({ channelId: "C01234567" })
})
```

## Inputs

Requires the stable public `channelId`.

## Output

Returns the joined conversation. Requires `channels:join`.