Async communication tools: Slack clips, Loom and Moonshot

Start with the handoff. Does the other person need a quick update, a walkthrough or a report they can act on? That is a better starting point than buying another tool for every message.

Choose the handoff by the next step

Pick the format that lets the next person understand the work and respond with the least extra context.

Choose the closest situation

A quick team updateThe discussion already happens in a channel.A walkthrough to watchThe recipient needs to see a sequence or interface.A record someone can act onThe next step needs a clear request and supporting context.

Choose an option to see the next check.

Keep the update near the conversation

State the change, link or attach the update where the team is already talking, and put the requested response in the same message.

Make the video easy to scan

Open with the outcome, show one path, and name the question or decision at the end. A short recording helps when motion or sequence matters.

Make the action explicit

Include the context, the relevant evidence, and the exact next step. A recording can add visual context, but it should not hide the request.

In a channelSlack clips

A video linkLoom

Mac capture and a draftMoonshot

Slack clips: keep the update in the conversation

Slack clips let you post audio, video and screen recordings in a channel or direct message. Viewers can use captions or read the transcript. This fits a short explanation when the team is already discussing the work in Slack. See Slack’s clips page.

Loom: send a walkthrough as a link

Loom records screen and camera through its desktop app, browser extension and mobile app. Sharing, captions and comments sit around the video. It is worth considering when the video link is the main handoff. See Loom’s product page.

Moonshot: record on Mac, then review the draft

Moonshot records a window, area or screen on Mac. You can keep the file locally or sign in to share it. On Pro or Team, transcript-based AI actions can draft a recap, action items or a bug report. Review the text before sending it. Team review includes timestamped comments.

Make the next step clear

Name the change, show the relevant part and say what you need back. Put the request near the link. If the discussion becomes a series of unresolved questions, a short call may be easier.

For a regular status update, use the async standup workflow. For a tool decision, compare Loom, Screen Studio and Moonshot.