7 Fleep Features You Should Be Using TodayFleep is a team messaging app built around conversations, files, and task management. While it may not be as ubiquitous as some competitors, it offers several thoughtful features that help teams communicate more efficiently without the noise. Below are seven Fleep features worth adopting today, with practical tips on when and how to use each.
1. Conversations (Persistent, Flexible Channels)
Fleep organizes communication into conversations, which can be created for projects, teams, or one-off topics. Conversations are persistent and can include internal and external participants, making them flexible for cross-company collaboration.
When to use:
- Project-specific discussions that require long-lived context.
- Conversations with external contractors or clients where you want to keep a single thread.
Tips:
- Name conversations clearly (e.g., “Product — Release Q3”) and add a short pinned message describing purpose.
- Use topic-specific conversations rather than dumping everything into a general channel to reduce noise.
2. Tasks (Inline Action Items)
Fleep supports simple task creation directly inside conversations. Turning messages into tasks keeps action items tied to the discussion where they originated.
When to use:
- Assigning follow-ups during a conversation.
- Tracking small, well-defined action items without switching to a separate task tool.
Tips:
- Use clear due dates and assignees; convert decisions into tasks immediately after meetings.
- Periodically review open tasks within a conversation to avoid stale items.
3. Message Pinning and Conversation Descriptions
Pinning important messages and using conversation descriptions helps new participants catch up quickly and ensures crucial information remains visible.
When to use:
- Pin meeting notes, key decisions, or important links.
- Add a concise conversation description with goals, owners, and norms.
Tips:
- Keep pinned items up to date; unpin obsolete info.
- Use the description to list meeting cadences, responsible people, and expected response times.
4. Integrated File Sharing and File Drawer
Fleep makes it easy to share files inside conversations, and the File Drawer collects all files shared in a conversation in one place for quick retrieval.
When to use:
- Sharing specs, mockups, or documents relevant to a project discussion.
- When several files are exchanged and you want a central spot to review them later.
Tips:
- Name files descriptively and use version numbers when updating (e.g., “Spec_v1.3.pdf”).
- Regularly clean up outdated files in long-lived conversations to avoid clutter.
5. Email Integration (Send & Receive Email in Conversations)
One of Fleep’s distinguishing features is its email bridge: you can send and receive emails from within a conversation, with replies appearing alongside other messages.
When to use:
- Communicating with external stakeholders who prefer email.
- Keeping email threads tied to internal conversation context.
Tips:
- Use the email integration to bring customer or partner email threads into the same place where your team discusses them.
- Be mindful of privacy and confirm that sensitive attachments are appropriate to share in a conversation.
6. Search and Message History
Fleep provides robust search across conversations, files, and messages. Powerful search saves time when locating decisions, links, or past discussions.
When to use:
- Looking up previous decisions, dates, or files referenced in earlier conversations.
- Finding the origin of a task or the context behind a requirement.
Tips:
- Use specific keywords, participant names, and file types in searches (e.g., “design mockup from Anna”).
- Encourage teammates to include searchable keywords in important messages (e.g., “DECISION: use feature flag”).
7. Integrations and API
Fleep supports integrations and provides an API that teams can use to connect tools, automate workflows, and surface notifications inside conversations.
When to use:
- Posting CI/CD notifications, deployment alerts, or customer support tickets into relevant conversations.
- Automating routine reminders or syncing task status between systems.
Tips:
- Start with a single integration (e.g., GitHub or Jira) in one conversation to evaluate usefulness before rolling out.
- Use automation to reduce manual status updates, not to flood conversations with noise.
Putting It All Together
Adopting these seven features helps you keep communication contextual, action-oriented, and searchable. A simple workflow could be:
- Create a conversation for each project and add a brief description.
- Discuss work in the conversation, pin meeting notes, and convert decisions to tasks.
- Share files and use the File Drawer for later reference.
- Bring external email into the conversation when needed and surface CI notifications through integrations.
- Use search to keep institutional knowledge discoverable.
Using Fleep with intention—clear conversation names, disciplined task creation, and thoughtful integration—lets small and medium teams collaborate with less noise and more focus.