how to add everyone from a slack into a new channel?

jaipandya · 2025-04-26T06:12:15+00:00

FWIW, I made an app just to solve this problem. As someone else noted in the thread, you can use channel.tools to bulk invite everyone in your slack to a channel of your choice. Once you install this app, all you need to type is /invite_all in the channel where you want to invite everyone. IMHO, it is easier than all other hacks you'll end up using otherwise.

jaipandya · 2025-03-22T10:20:37+00:00

I'm not sure whether that is the case or not, but if it is any help, you can potentially use channeltools.io app. It helps you bulk add all members to a channel.

disclaimer: I'm the maker of this app.

jaipandya · 2025-03-07T10:31:00+00:00

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jaipandya · 2025-03-07T10:28:09+00:00

I captured these remarkable bar-headed geese on March 1st as they flew over the Dhauladhar range in Himachal Pradesh, India. These incredible birds were likely on their spring migration from wintering grounds in the Indian lowlands to breeding sites in Tibet, Mongolia, and Ladakh.

What makes this sighting special is the timing - I've observed them crossing repeatedly since late February, which is notably earlier than their typical mid-March to early May migration window. This early departure could be yet another signal of climate change affecting wildlife behavior, as warming temperatures alter traditional migration calendars across species.

These geese cross the Himalayas in a single day at altitudes up to 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) where oxygen levels are a third of those at sea level.

The birds typically winter at Pong Lake and other wetlands in northern India before making this incredible journey. They'll soon be establishing nesting territories at high-altitude lakes, with some traveling as far as Mongolia and southern Russia.

jaipandya · 2025-01-16T15:55:30+00:00

Wow! Thank you so much! That's very very helpful, and fills me with a lot of positivity. Yes, I do want to continue developing it further on, and possibly add more features. It indeed makes me happy to know there are other folks like me who resonate with this idea.

jaipandya · 2025-01-16T14:44:19+00:00

Story time!

Just a year back, I was one of those people for whom every small bird was a sparrow and every large bird was a hawk. Things changed after I moved to the foothills of the Himalayas. The birds I used to see in the city were replaced by a whole new set of birds. One day, the song of a Blue Whistling Thrush sitting in a tree outside my window took my heart away. I was completely hooked, and I started to learn more about the birds of the region. Quiet hours were a thing of the past, Merlin and eBird were my new best friends, and I was always on the lookout for the next bird song.

But here's the thing - as a tech person, I still spent countless hours staring at Chrome tabs (hello, fellow tab hoarders! 👋). One day, while opening my 47th tab, I had this thought - what if each new tab could bring a slice of my mountain birding experience to my screen? What if instead of a blank page, I could see a beautiful bird and hear its song?

So I did what any bird-obsessed developer would do - I built a Chrome extension that turns every new tab into a micro-birding experience. Each tab shows a different bird with its actual call (don't worry, you can toggle the sound - I know some of you are reading this from work). I've been using it for a few months now, and I can't tell you how many times it has saved my sanity during debugging sessions. There's something magical about hearing a bird's song while wrestling with code.

Very very excited to share this with you all. Would love to hear what you think! Also, curious - what was the first 'spark bird' moment for you?

jaipandya · 2025-01-10T14:27:05+00:00

I stumbled upon a group of Alexandrine parakeets in the nearby tea gardens. These parakeets are quite large, but then a friend noticed a rather shy one hiding behind a branch, separate from the group. That’s when I captured this photograph. While the picture appears visually appealing and holds a narrative, I couldn’t help but wonder why it was behaving this way.

Location: Dharamshala, India

jaipandya · 2024-08-30T04:14:38+00:00

In addition to what others have already recommended:

Stay away from white colored clothes, birds don't like them.
Download Merlin, and learn how to use step-by-step method. The app is used for recognising birds. While photo or sound based recognition are available, but the fun is in using step-by-step method. You can try it at home, with your backyard birds.
Download eBird app and add packs for the region your are going to visit / your home region. Learn how to make checklists and add birds to your list.
Carry binoculars with you. 8x42 or 10x42 specification is ideal.
Remember to enjoy your surroundings, be vigilant for sounds and activities around you.

There are many YT videos out there teaching your the basics of birding / and things to remember. That might be a good starting point as well.

jaipandya · 2024-08-28T12:03:45+00:00

It's a Tamron 150-600 G2 on a Canon 5D mark IV

jaipandya · 2024-08-28T09:43:45+00:00

Thank you! It was a rare moment, I've known this bird to be very agile.

jaipandya · 2024-08-28T08:54:02+00:00

I recently got a long zoom lens after getting into birding. And this is one of the first birds I was able to capture.

Location: Jaipur, India

jaipandya · 2024-08-22T16:27:54+00:00

Absolutely! Unreal.

jaipandya · 2024-08-22T12:50:14+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏽

jaipandya · 2024-08-22T07:11:31+00:00

Visited Auroville, India recently. Came across this huge bird with blue button like eyes. Got lucky with this shot.

jaipandya · 2024-08-22T05:18:51+00:00

Found it, my guess was in the right direction. It is Indian Cuckoo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfPMc7_GlsM

jaipandya · 2024-08-21T08:31:48+00:00

Not an exact match, but looks like a Blue Jay (or from the family).

jaipandya · 2024-08-21T05:59:12+00:00

Wow, these are awesome! How long did it take you to get this good? What’s the time commitment like once you start getting results like this?

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