> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/actions/introduction-to-actions.md).

# Introduction to Actions

Threadly Actions make Slack messages interactive: Link CTAs open any URL, Forms collect answers and votes inside Slack, and Meeting Booking buttons let people book time with you.

Actions are the buttons and forms you add to the bottom of a message. Use them to drive clicks, collect answers, run polls or book meetings. Threadly tracks every click, submission and booking automatically.

| Action              | What it does                                                                                                      | Plan                                 |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Link CTAs**       | A button that opens any website, doc or app                                                                       | Free (1 per message) · Pro (up to 5) |
| **Forms**           | A form built in Slack, shown as a popup or right in the message. In-message forms can be polls with live results. | Pro                                  |
| **Meeting Booking** | A button that lets people book time with you from HubSpot, Calendly or Cal.com                                    | Pro                                  |

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## Add an action to a message

In the message editor, expand **Actions** and click:

* **🔗 Add CTA** to create or attach a link button
* **📝 Add Form** to attach a published form
* **📅 Add Booking** to attach a meeting booking button

Free workspaces can attach **1** action per message. Pro workspaces can attach up to **5**.

## Where actions live

* **CTAs** (Home tab, under **Actions**) lists your link and booking buttons. Use **🌐 Create Link Action** or **📅 Manage Calendar Actions**.
* **Forms** (Home tab, under **Actions**) is where you build forms.

Open any action to **Activate** or **Deactivate** it, or to set up [real-time click notifications](/threadly/setting-up-real-time-click-notifications.md).