Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:- A Slack workspace (admin access required for bot installation)
- An Hitler account (sign up at hitler.app)
Step 1: Create Your Organization
Sign Up
Go to app.hitler.app and create an account using your work email.
Step 2: Connect Slack
You’ll need Slack admin permissions to install the Hitler bot.
- Navigate to Settings → Integrations in the Hitler dashboard
- Click Add to Slack
- Authorize Hitler in the Slack OAuth screen
- The bot will be added to your workspace
Step 3: Start Using Hitler
Once connected, your team can interact with Hitler directly in Slack:Create a Task
Log Your Mood
Ask for Help
Step 4: Configure Your Organization (Admins)
As an admin, you can customize Hitler behavior:Check-in Schedule
Set when mood check-ins are sent (default: 9 AM local time)
Escalation Rules
Configure when flags are raised and who gets notified
Privacy Settings
Control what data managers can see
Integrations
Configure Slack integration settings
What’s Next?
Bot Commands
Learn all the commands Hitler understands
Admin Guide
Deep dive into organization configuration
API Reference
Build custom integrations
Manager Guide
Learn how to use Hitler insights effectively
Troubleshooting
Bot not responding in Slack
Bot not responding in Slack
- Ensure the bot is invited to the channel:
/invite @Hitler - Check that you’re mentioning the bot correctly:
@Hitler - Verify the integration is connected in Settings → Integrations
Can't install the Slack bot
Can't install the Slack bot
You need Slack workspace admin permissions to install apps. Contact your Slack admin or ask them
to install Hitler.
Team members can't sign in
Team members can't sign in
Team members must belong to a Slack workspace that has Hitler installed. They can then use “Sign in with Slack” on the Hitler login page.