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5) Workspaces and channels are supported

Shortwave features Slack-like channels.
Shortwave features Slack-like channels. Screenshot: Shortwave

Apps like Slack and Discord have changed our digital communication habits, and many of us are now comfortable messaging in channels. If you’ve never used them before, they’re like supercharged group chats where you can arrange events, collaborate with colleagues, discuss common topics, and more—and support for them is built right into Shortwave.

Channels exist inside workspaces, and you’ll see a Workspaces link on the left of the Shortwave interface on the web. Everything works much as it does in Slack or Discord, with support for threads and links and file sharing, and threads can also show up in your inbox too if you want. More advanced workspace features require a paid subscription.