Alerts you get
Stock-out warning
SKUs expected to run out within 2 days, with a suggested reorder quantity, sent to Slack.
SKUs expected to run out within 2 days, with a suggested reorder quantity, sent to Slack.
Daily shipping status
Orders shipped, labeled and still pending at 4:20 PM, with the oldest delay.
Orders shipped, labeled and still pending at 4:20 PM, with the oldest delay.
Answers in chat
Ask "how many left?" in Slack and get the number from Excel / Google Sheets.
Ask "how many left?" in Slack and get the number from Excel / Google Sheets.
1. Get a read-only key from Excel / Google Sheets
- Any WMS or ERP works if it can export stock to a spreadsheet. Paste it into Google Sheets and copy the ‘File › Share › Publish to web › CSV’ link.
- Columns named SKU (or item code), name and stock (or available / qty) are detected automatically.
- Edit the sheet and the next sync picks it up. Switch systems any time; the agent stays the same.
2. Connect Slack
- api.slack.com/apps › Create New App › From scratch.
- OAuth & Permissions › Bot Token Scopes: chat:write, app_mentions:read, im:history. Install to the workspace and copy the xoxb token.
- Copy Basic Information › Signing Secret. Invite the bot to the alert channel and enter its channel ID (bottom of channel details).
3. Paste both into Indigo Agent
Sign up with your email, choose the system and the messenger, and paste the values. The first check runs right away.
FAQ
Can Indigo Agent change anything in Excel / Google Sheets?
No. It only uses read permissions. Nothing is written back to Excel / Google Sheets.
Does it cost anything to send to Slack?
Connecting and alerts are free. Slack itself may have its own message limits on free plans.
Other messengers
Microsoft TeamsWhatsAppTelegramGoogle ChatDiscordExcel / Google Sheets
No key yet? Try the free stock-out calculator with an Excel file →