Polite: My side project to improve communication on Slack - Seeking Your Input
Hey fellow hackers,
I developed a Slack application named "Polite", which optimizes messages prior to sending them. With "Polite", crafting well-written and error-free messages that are concise and easy to understand is incredibly simple. Essentially, it can enhance your Slack communication without effort on your part!
To validate the idea, I created a prototype initially intended for my personal use. And I think, it really works beautifully! Well, at least in 99% of the cases ... but I already have some ideas how I get it to 100% :)
So the prototype elevates my day-to-day slack messaging to a whole different level - I should mention that I am not a native English speaker, which is why I might perceive the App as extra useful.
As I am very pleased with the new quality of my Slack messages, I'm hopeful that others might find it useful as well.
So, I began to adapt the App for a wider audience. Naturally, I underestimated the effort required, but I followed through and dedicated many nights to refine and polish the App.
And here is the result of my efforts, fresh out of my coding editor:
Polite in Action:
I am currently waiting for the Slack Team to approve my submission of Polite to the Slack App store. Fingers crossed that they approve it.
Right now I'm in this state of "emptiness" that some of you may know: The deed is done and the long wait next phase begins.
I am itching to find out whether others find value in Polite and possibly even enjoy it so much that they subscribe to the service. I would be super excited...
To increase the chances of success I'm asking for your advice and feedback:
- Do you like the idea?
- Do you like the website? Does it a good job explaining the App? Does it make you want to use it?
- Is it straight-forward and simple enough to get started?
- Is there anything I might have missed?
P.S.
Hopefully, one day I do not need the App anymore, as Polite will have taught me how to compose "the perfect message". But until then, I'm very glad to have Polite taking care of my messages.
