Getting Started
Get up and running with Eeny in just a few minutes. This guide covers everything most users need to know.
1. Add Eeny to Slack
Section titled “1. Add Eeny to Slack”Click the button below to install Eeny to your Slack workspace:
Need custom permissions? Use our custom install page.
2. Pick from a Channel
Section titled “2. Pick from a Channel”Once Eeny is installed, try your first pick! Go to any channel where Eeny has been added and type:
@Eeny pickThis will randomly select someone from everyone in the current channel.
Want more details? See the full picking guide.
3. Create a Custom List
Section titled “3. Create a Custom List”Custom lists let you pick from specific groups of people. Create your first list:
@Eeny create Awesome People with @User1 @User2 @User3Replace “Awesome People” with a name for your new list, and the usernames with actual team members you want to include.
Learn more about managing lists.
4. Pick from Your List
Section titled “4. Pick from Your List”Now you can pick from your custom list anytime:
@Eeny pick Awesome PeopleThis will randomly select someone from only the people on your “Awesome People” list.
What’s Next?
Section titled “What’s Next?”You now know the essentials! Here are some other useful features to explore:
- Automate picks with Slack reminders for daily standups or weekly rotations
- Use threads to keep channel conversations organized
- Shuffle users when you need everyone in random order
Need Help?
Section titled “Need Help?”- Check out our FAQ for common questions
- Contact us at hello@eeny.io