Changelog
Product updates, new features, and improvements
2026
Message Edits, Deletes, Reactions, and File Attachments v0.5.4
Full message fidelity across Slack, Teams, and Discord. Conversations now stay in sync beyond plain text, including the actions people use every day.
- Edit and delete messages: changes propagate to connected channels on other platforms
- Emoji reactions sync bidirectionally, including native Teams reactions
- File and image attachments relay across Slack, Teams, and Discord
- Improved media reliability and clearer handling when a message type isn't supported
- Updated Slack install permissions for reactions and file sharing: existing workspaces should re-authorize via Add to Slack
Slack Private Channel Support v0.5.3
Bridge private Slack channels to Teams or Discord. TetherChat can now list and connect private channels when invited to them.
- Private Slack channels appear in the Admin Portal with a Private label
- Updated OAuth scopes (
groups:read,groups:history): re-install required for existing workspaces - Email fields made optional during setup across all platforms
- ClickUp integration added to the Admin Portal
Admin Portal Channel Management v0.5.2
Expanded Admin Portal controls for managing tethers and channel visibility.
- Slack private channels listed in channel selector with Private label
- Discord permission-restricted channels marked as private in channel list
- Tether management actions added to the Admin Portal
Admin Portal Launch v0.5.1
The TetherChat Admin Portal is live at admin.tetherchat.io. Create and manage tethers from a web dashboard instead of slash commands alone.
- Web-based tether creation and connection
- Organization and channel overview across connected platforms
- Tutorial flow and guided setup for new workspaces
- Google Chat and ClickUp integrations in active development
2025
Discord Integration v0.3.7
Discord is now a fully supported platform. Connect Discord server channels to Slack workspaces and Microsoft Teams channels.
- Native Discord app with slash command support (
/tether) - Bidirectional sync with Slack and Teams
- User attribution and profile pictures preserved across platforms
- Tether expiry and email notification improvements
Production Security and Reliability v0.4.0
Production hardening ahead of general availability, focused on security and operational reliability.
- Secrets Manager integration for credential storage
- Clearer feedback when message content types aren't supported or delivery fails
- Minimum instance guarantees for consistent message delivery latency
- Automated end-to-end testing framework for release validation
Teams Reliability and Formatting v0.3.5
A series of Teams-side fixes and formatting improvements shipped across November releases.
- Teams tether disconnect flow with confirmation message
- Fixed Teams bot reply attribution in bridged conversations
- Improved cross-platform text styling (bold, italic, strikethrough)
- Slack install now redirects to the channel where the tether was created
Slack App Directory and Private Channels v0.2.8
Slack App Directory submission requirements met and private channel detection added.
- Slack App Directory compliance fixes
- Private channel detection and handling on Slack
- Simplified
/tetherslash command flow
Zoom Links and Meeting Passthrough v0.2.4
Improved Teams channel support for meeting links and tether onboarding.
- Zoom and Google Calendar meeting links pass through Teams channels
- Activation message improvements for new tethers
Microsoft Teams App Store Launch v0.2.2
TetherChat listed on the Microsoft Teams App Store with channel tab integration.
- Teams App Store listing and admin approval flow
- Channel tab configuration for tether setup
- Tether ID-based connection between platforms
Slack and Teams Bridge Beta v0.2.0
First public beta of TetherChat: real-time bidirectional messaging between Slack and Microsoft Teams.
- Slack ↔ Teams native message sync with user attribution
- Slash command interface (
/tether) for tether creation and connection - Cross-platform message formatting (strikethrough, rich elements)
- Teams-to-Teams bridging for partners on separate tenants
- No message content stored: messages transit in real time; routing metadata retained for threads and delivery