As a software engineer it is important to always be up to speed with the code being written in your company. Even when the code doesn't directly impact what you're working on today, it does impact your code. We use Geekbot each day in Slack to request engineers post updates to what they've learned. By doing this, we're able to monitor potential areas of mentorship. We are a company that thrives on learning, and Geekbot makes the overall understanding of how we're doing that, much easier.

Geekbot makes it very easy to prompt our engineers via Slack, offering a couple of very easy straightforward questions: What did you learn today; How will you use that in production? This ease of use and consistency makes viewing the results very fast. Of course, if they are simply too busy, it can easily be dismissed, so it doesn't become annoying, and therefore continues to be used.

I can honestly say that since using Geekbot, I have not found a single issue with it. Maybe we could use more of its potential, but for what we need right now, it is 100% the correct tool for the job.

I think it's one of the easier bots to set up and leave running, and I should probably look at their other features too!

We use Geekbot for our agile team's standup reports, with features like flexible scheduling for individual or channel requests, accommodating different time zones, delivering reports to the client channel for visibility, providing comment notifications, and its easy setup and customization options, allowing us to effortlessly streamline our standups and enhance collaboration. I am also a fan of telling it I'm on vacation and it knows when to restart itself.

Sometimes when I have a bot running for too many teams / channels I do miss an update. It tries to be smart enough that it doesn't have me reporting on more than one thing at a time (a conflict I have created as an admin) and it pauses one when the next one starts. So, I can forget to go back to the paused one.

Integration with Slack is incredibly useful and simple. Keeps myself as well as my team up to date with progress.

If I forget to post a response for a check-in and decide to do that the next day before the check-in time, I will not be prompted for a response. Geekbot should ask for a response exactly as scheduled and should not depend on whether you've given a response that day or not.

Geekbot has been a game-changer for our Monday standups. No longer do we lose time in long, drawn-out meetings; instead, we quickly get an update from each team member on what they are working on and if there are any blockers. The ability to turn these updates into threads for further discussion keeps our communication streamlined. We can ask questions, provide feedback, or offer help right within the thread. It's boosted our efficiency tremendously.

But what I like most about Geekbot is the level of transparency it introduces in our processes. With each member's tasks laid out, we can see how our individual efforts align with the team's overall objectives. It's not just about managing workloads anymore, it's about seeing the bigger picture and understanding how every piece fits into the puzzle.Moreover, I appreciate how Geekbot has brought a human element to our team's virtual workspace. The "Friday Kudos" is such a simple, yet powerful tool. It not only lets us acknowledge our colleagues' contributions but also fosters a positive, supportive environment. It's a great way to end the week, reminding us that our hard work doesn't go unnoticed and boosts morale. In a remote working scenario, it's this kind of appreciation that goes a long way in creating a strong, connected team.

While I appreciate many of Geekbot's features, there's one aspect that could use some improvement. I wish they offered a more cost-effective package for "Up to X users." As it stands, anyone added to our Slack channel automatically becomes part of our Geekbot user count (this is the easiest setting), which can lead to unexpected increases in our monthly bill.

What we really liked about Geekbot is that it is simple and easy to set up and use. Geekbot gives us a snapshot of what the whole team is working on each day. This helps managers keep track of deliverables, reduces the formation of silos in the team as well as fosters an environment of support and learning as the app enable team members to flag obstacles earlier and receive the help they need. In terms of task management, the app has helped managers track deliverables across the team. It has also helped increase ownership, consciousness and accountability among individual team members for planning and executing their daily tasks, especially as the team is now fully remote.

Customisable templates is an area where Geekbot could improve - they just don't have as many templates as their competitors do. I would like to see more templates around process like employee onboarding, which Standuply offers.