Slack Direct Opener Chrome extension

Open Slack links in the browser instead of the desktop app It sits in the communication category and runs as a Chrome extension, so it works right inside your browser.

Yes, Slack Direct Opener is free to use.

Some features of Slack Direct Opener may require an account. Check the listing before you install if that matters to you.

Slack Direct Opener suits anyone who needs a simple communication tool in Chrome.

Open Slack Direct Opener in the Chrome Web Store, click Add to Chrome, review the permissions in the pop-up, then click Add extension. Pin it from the puzzle-piece icon to keep it one click away.

Go to chrome://extensions, find Slack Direct Opener and click Remove. You can also right-click its toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome.

Check the permissions Slack Direct Opener requests when you install it, prefer versions that are actively updated, and review its privacy policy. Only keep extensions you actively use.

Most Chrome Web Store extensions, including Slack Direct Opener, can be installed in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Brave. Some features may differ by browser.

No. Chrome's mobile apps don't run Chrome Web Store extensions, so Slack Direct Opener works on desktop Chrome and other Chromium browsers on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.

There are several extensions that do a similar job. Browse the communication category to compare options.

Slack Direct Opener works on most websites you visit in Chrome.

Most lightweight extensions have little impact, but every extension uses some memory. If Chrome feels slow, open More tools, then Task manager, to see how much Slack Direct Opener uses.