> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.appy.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Get Appy.AI running where your team already works.

Appy.AI lives inside Slack and Microsoft Teams — so your team gets a full AI workforce without switching to a new tool.

When you sign up, create your account using your Microsoft or Slack login. You'll have access immediately.

## Slack

Appy.AI installs in your Slack workspace as an app. Once it's there, message it like any other teammate.

To get started, sign up via Slack. Authorize the app to access your workspace, and you're ready to go.

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Open a direct message with Appy.AI and start telling Violet what you need. No commands to memorize, no special syntax — just describe your goal like you would to a colleague.

<Tip>
  Use the two characters -- or the word 'aside' in a thread with [Appy.ai](http://Appy.ai) and she will ignore your command. Great for use in channels where you might want to discuss with other team members.\
  \
  *aside @steve are you following this conversation with Appy? Redirect her if you would like!*

  Use `--` or the word `aside` in a thread to have Appy.AI ignore a message. Useful when you want to talk with teammates in a shared channel without Violet jumping in.

  *Example: `aside @steve are you following this conversation with Appy?`*
</Tip>

## Microsoft Teams

Appy.AI works inside Microsoft Teams as a custom app. Once installed, your team can message AI agents without leaving Teams.

Setup requires a Microsoft global administrator to upload the app and grant permissions — about 10 minutes total.

<Card title="Connect Microsoft Teams" icon="microsoft" href="/your-ai-team/connect-microsoft-teams">
  Step-by-step guide to installing and connecting the Appy.AI app in your Teams workspace.
</Card>

## Web platform

Log in to [builder.appy.ai](http://builder.appy.ai) to manage your account:

1. Monitor agent activity
2. Billing and account upgrades
3. Integrations
4. Scheduled tasks

## Inviting your team

Once Appy.AI is installed in Slack or Teams, it's available to everyone in your organization. (Microsoft Teams lets you restrict access via app permissions if needed.)

<Tip>
  Add Appy.AI to a shared channel for team-wide use, or let team members find it in Apps to start their own direct message.
</Tip>