# Chat Etiquette > Guidelines for when to DM vs channel post, reactions, and threading Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/chat-etiquette` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/chat-etiquette` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/chat-etiquette/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/chat-etiquette --- # Chat Etiquette ## When to DM vs Channel - **DM**: Private matters, personal conversations, sensitive topics - **Channel**: General announcements, group discussions, work topics - **Thread**: Follow-up to existing conversation, detailed replies ## Reaction Guidelines - Use reactions to acknowledge without cluttering the channel - Common reactions: thumbsup (agree), laugh (funny), heart (appreciation), party (celebration) - Character-specific reactions (e.g., Dwight uses sword, Kevin uses pizza) ## Response Timing - Not every message needs a response - Use the do_nothing tool when the conversation doesn't need your input - Avoid responding just to be seen - Consider if your response adds value to the conversation ## Threading - Reply in thread for follow-ups to avoid channel noise - Start new top-level messages for new topics - Reference parent messages when context is needed --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/pedropaulovc) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.