Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When elementary sends test failure alerts to Slack, results are currently rendered as code Block sections (formatted as JSON or markdown table) — making it hard to quickly scan multiple test failures at a glance, especially if the number of rows/columns grows.
Describe the solution you'd like
Use Slack's new Table Block (available via Block Kit and also in the Slack Python SDK per this PR) to render test results in Slack alerts as a structured, column-aligned table.
The Table Block supports up to 100 rows and 20 columns, allows rich_text cells (enabling links, bold, emoji, and mentions), and supports column-level alignment and text wrapping — all of which would make elementary's Slack alerts significantly more scannable.
Describe alternatives you've considered
- The current approach using code blocks with text formatting is functional but loses structure with error volume and detail.
Additional context
The Table Block was recently added to Slack's Block Kit reference. It's published programmatically via chat.postMessage using the blocks array — no special permissions beyond existing bot scopes should be required. The rich_text cell type would even allow direct links from a test name cell straight to the relevant model or test detail in the elementary UI.
Would you be willing to contribute this feature?
Happy to contribute or assist with testing/feedback. Let me know what guidance or context would be helpful to move this forward.
Current State:
Desired State:
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When elementary sends test failure alerts to Slack, results are currently rendered as code Block sections (formatted as JSON or markdown table) — making it hard to quickly scan multiple test failures at a glance, especially if the number of rows/columns grows.
Describe the solution you'd like
Use Slack's new Table Block (available via Block Kit and also in the Slack Python SDK per this PR) to render test results in Slack alerts as a structured, column-aligned table.
The Table Block supports up to 100 rows and 20 columns, allows
rich_textcells (enabling links, bold, emoji, and mentions), and supports column-level alignment and text wrapping — all of which would make elementary's Slack alerts significantly more scannable.Describe alternatives you've considered
Additional context
The Table Block was recently added to Slack's Block Kit reference. It's published programmatically via
chat.postMessageusing theblocksarray — no special permissions beyond existing bot scopes should be required. Therich_textcell type would even allow direct links from a test name cell straight to the relevant model or test detail in the elementary UI.Would you be willing to contribute this feature?
Happy to contribute or assist with testing/feedback. Let me know what guidance or context would be helpful to move this forward.
Current State:
Desired State:
