Shortr is a Slack app that refines your messages for clarity and directness. Less explaining. Fewer follow-ups.
Free while in beta. No credit card required.
Before
/shortr
I wanted to reach out
and check in with you
about the project we
discussed last week
during our meeting, and
I was wondering if you
had any updates or if
there's anything I can
help with on my
end.
After
Any updates on the project from last week? Happy to help if needed.
Coaching tip
Remove filler phrases like "I wanted to reach out" and "I was wondering". Direct questions get faster responses.
How it works
Use the /shortr command or DM the bot directly. Get back a cleaner message with optional coaching.
In any channel or DM, type
/shortr
followed by your message.
State-of-the-art models from Anthropic and OpenAI transform your message into clear, direct prose.
Copy the refined message and send it. Optional coaching tips help you improve over time.
Benefits
Better communication for individuals. A culture of clarity for teams.
Save time writing
Write naturally, let Shortr polish it.
Get to the point
Remove filler words and rambling sentences. Your colleagues will appreciate the clarity.
Sound more professional
Communicate with confidence, especially when English isn't your first language.
Get faster responses
Clear messages get answered quicker. Less back-and-forth, more action.
Built-in writing coaching
Every refinement includes tips to help your team write better over time.
Less noise in channels
Shorter messages mean less scrolling and faster information flow.
Support global teams
Help non-native speakers communicate confidently. Works in almost any language.
Privacy-first design
Messages aren't stored. No logs, no training data. Safe for sensitive workplaces.
Features
Built for those who value clear, actionable workplace communication.
Use
/shortr
in any channel to quickly refine a message
before sending.
DM the Shortr bot directly for private message refinement without using a command.
Learn what was changed and why with optional coaching tips after each refinement.
Messages aren't stored. They expire immediately after conversion.
Keeps your original casing, acronyms, and language. Technical terms and names stay intact.
Powered by leading models from Anthropic and OpenAI, tuned for clarity.
FAQ
The basics to get you started.
Yes! Shortr is free to use while in beta. After the beta period, pricing will be around $1.99 per Slack user per month to cover AI costs.
No. Your messages are not stored and expire immediately after conversion. We only process your message to generate the refined version, then discard it.
No. When you run /shortr, only you see the refined draft. Shortr never posts or interacts publicly with your message; it just returns the shortened text for you to send.
Shortr routes your message to the best available state-of-the-art model from Anthropic or OpenAI. We use a fine-tuned prompt optimized for clarity and directness.
Shortr works in almost all languages. It even adapts seamlessly when your sentences mix multiple languages, preserving each language while making the overall message clearer.
Yes! The /shortr command works in any channel because it's a private command.You can also DM the Shortr bot directly.
No. Shortr preserves the meaning, intent, and tone of your message. It only removes filler words, redundant phrases, and unnecessary complexity while keeping technical terms, acronyms, and names intact.
Summaries are convenient for quickly scanning a flood of notifications, but people rely on your original message for the real details and still go back to the source when making decisions.
Click the "Add to Slack" button and authorize Shortr for your workspace. Once installed, the /shortr command will be available in all channels.
Get started
Add Shortr to your Slack workspace and start communicating with clarity. Your colleagues will thank you.
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