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Utilizing Slack with Gable

Book, manage, and track your workspace bookings—directly from Slack.

Written by Madeline Frank

⚙️ Adding the Gable App to Slack (End User)

Prereq: Your company admin must have already connected Gable to Slack. If you can't find the app, check with them first.

  1. In Slack under the Agents & Apps section, click the three dots and "Browse apps" (bottom-left sidebar)

  2. Search for Gable and click to add it

  3. Open the Gable app slect the Home tab and click link your Gable account when prompted

  4. Done — you can now:

    • Get personal booking notifications

    • Check in to bookings from Slack

    • Book flex/on-demand spaces ("Book a flex space" → date, location, seats → Review & Book)

    • Book an office seat at a company location

    • View upcoming bookings under Messages, or re-book with "Book it Again"


📍 Accessing Gable in Slack

  1. Open your Slack workspace

  2. Navigate to Apps in the left sidebar

  3. Select Gable

Once opened, you’ll land on the Gable home view, where you’ll see two tabs:

  • A quick overview of your bookings

  • Pending approvals (if you’re a Company Admin)

Team members can download the Gable app in Slack by clicking “+ Add apps” in Slack and searching for Gable.

  • Once linked, users will receive personal notifications for their bookings.

  • Users can check-in to their bookings from Slack.

  • Users can also book Company Office and On-Demand spaces directly from Slack.


🏢 Booking from a Company Office

Under My Bookings, you’ll see quick actions to create a booking.

  1. Click Book at the Office

  2. Select:

    • Office location

    • Floor

    • Date

    • Space type

  3. Click Search

  4. Choose from available options and secure your booking


🌍 Booking an On-Demand Space

  1. Click Book an On-Demand Space

  2. Select:

    • City

    • Date

    • Space type

    • Number of seats

  3. Click Search

  4. Select your space, choose a booking reason, and book


🔁 Booking a Space Again

This option lets you quickly rebook a space you’ve used before.

  1. Click Book It Again

  2. Choose from previously booked:

    • Company office spaces

    • On-demand spaces

  3. Select a date

  4. Confirm your booking

Your new booking will be created instantly.


📅 Viewing & Checking Into Bookings

Below the quick actions, you’ll see all upcoming bookings.

From here, you can:

  • Check into today’s booking

  • 👀 Review newly created bookings

  • 📆 Track upcoming reservations


✅ Managing Approvals (Company Admins Only)

If you’re a Company Admin, you’ll also see an Approvals section.

  • View bookings pending approval

  • Approve or decline directly from Slack

  • No approvals? This section will remain empty


🔔 Messages & Notifications

At the top of the Gable app, switch to Messages to view:

  • Booking confirmations

  • Booking updates

  • Check-in reminders for today’s bookings

You can even check in directly from the notification—no extra clicks required.


✨ Why Use Slack with Gable?

  • 🚀 Book faster without switching tools

  • 👀 Stay on top of approvals and reminders

  • 🔔 Get real-time booking notifications

  • 🧠 Reduce missed bookings and emails


🎥 Video Walkthrough


❓ Need More Help?

If something isn’t working as expected:

  • Confirm Slack is enabled by your Company Admin

  • Ensure you’re logged into the correct Slack workspace

  • Reach out to us using the chat bubble in the bottom right corner or via email at support@gable.to

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