Gives your AI assistant direct Slack access using browser session tokens instead of OAuth, sidestepping app registration and admin approval entirely. Exposes 21 tools including conversation history, search, thread retrieval, message sending, reactions, and mark-as-read. Newer workflow primitives let you save profiles that bind channels to structured output formats like incident summaries or support triage queues, with a hosted brain service that returns parseable JSON for downstream automation. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and Gemini CLI out of the box. The session token approach means no bot user appears in workspace admin panels. Setup takes two minutes via npx, and the token refresh tool pulls fresh credentials directly from Chrome's local database.
Public tool metadata for what this MCP can expose to an agent.
SLACK_ACTIVATE_OR_MODIFY_DO_NOT_DISTURB_DURATIONDEPRECATED: Turns on Do Not Disturb mode for the current user, or changes its duration. Use `set_dnd_duration` instead.1 paramsDEPRECATED: Turns on Do Not Disturb mode for the current user, or changes its duration. Use `set_dnd_duration` instead.
num_minutesstringSLACK_ADD_A_CUSTOM_EMOJI_TO_A_SLACK_TEAMDEPRECATED: Adds a custom emoji to a Slack workspace given a unique name and an image URL. Use `add_emoji` instead.3 paramsDEPRECATED: Adds a custom emoji to a Slack workspace given a unique name and an image URL. Use `add_emoji` instead.
urlstringnamestringtokenstringSLACK_ADD_AN_EMOJI_ALIAS_IN_SLACKAdds an alias for an existing custom emoji in a Slack Enterprise Grid organization.3 paramsAdds an alias for an existing custom emoji in a Slack Enterprise Grid organization.
namestringtokenstringalias_forstringSLACK_ADD_A_REMOTE_FILE_FROM_A_SERVICEAdds a reference to an external file (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) to Slack for discovery and sharing, requiring a unique `external_id` and an `external_url` accessible by Slack.7 paramsAdds a reference to an external file (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) to Slack for discovery and sharing, requiring a unique `external_id` and an `external_url` accessible by Slack.
titlestringtokenstringfiletypestringexternal_idstringexternal_urlstringpreview_imagestringindexable_file_contentsstringSLACK_ADD_A_STAR_TO_AN_ITEMStars a channel, file, file comment, or a specific message in Slack.4 paramsStars a channel, file, file comment, or a specific message in Slack.
filestringchannelstringtimestampstringfile_commentstringSLACK_ADD_CALL_PARTICIPANTSRegisters new participants added to a Slack call.2 paramsRegisters new participants added to a Slack call.
idstringusersstringSLACK_ADD_EMOJIAdds a custom emoji to a Slack workspace given a unique name and an image URL; subject to workspace emoji limits.3 paramsAdds a custom emoji to a Slack workspace given a unique name and an image URL; subject to workspace emoji limits.
urlstringnamestringtokenstringSLACK_ADD_REACTION_TO_AN_ITEMAdds a specified emoji reaction to an existing message in a Slack channel, identified by its timestamp; does not remove or retrieve reactions.3 paramsAdds a specified emoji reaction to an existing message in a Slack channel, identified by its timestamp; does not remove or retrieve reactions.
namestringchannelstringtimestampstringSLACK_ARCHIVE_A_PUBLIC_OR_PRIVATE_CHANNELArchives a Slack public or private channel, making it read-only; the primary 'general' channel cannot be archived.1 paramsArchives a Slack public or private channel, making it read-only; the primary 'general' channel cannot be archived.
channel_idstringSLACK_ARCHIVE_A_SLACK_CONVERSATIONArchives a Slack conversation by its ID, rendering it read-only and hidden while retaining history, ideal for cleaning up inactive channels; be aware that some channels (like #general or certain DMs) cannot be archived and this may impact connected integrations.1 paramsArchives a Slack conversation by its ID, rendering it read-only and hidden while retaining history, ideal for cleaning up inactive channels; be aware that some channels (like #general or certain DMs) cannot be archived and this may impact connected integrations.
channelstringSLACK_CHAT_POST_MESSAGEDEPRECATED: Posts a message to a Slack channel, direct message, or private channel. Use `send_message` instead.16 paramsDEPRECATED: Posts a message to a Slack channel, direct message, or private channel. Use `send_message` instead.
textstringparsestringblocksstringmrkdwnbooleanas_userbooleanchannelstringicon_urlstringusernamestringthread_tsstringicon_emojistringlink_namesbooleanattachmentsstringunfurl_linksbooleanunfurl_mediabooleanmarkdown_textstringreply_broadcastbooleanSLACK_CLEAR_STATUSClears the Slack status for the authenticated user, removing any custom text and emoji.Clears the Slack status for the authenticated user, removing any custom text and emoji.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
SLACK_CLOSE_DM_OR_MULTI_PERSON_DMCloses a Slack direct message (DM) or multi-person direct message (MPDM) channel, removing it from the user's sidebar without deleting history; this action affects only the calling user's view.1 paramsCloses a Slack direct message (DM) or multi-person direct message (MPDM) channel, removing it from the user's sidebar without deleting history; this action affects only the calling user's view.
channelstringSLACK_CREATE_A_REMINDERCreates a Slack reminder with specified text and time; time accepts Unix timestamps, seconds from now, or natural language (e.g., 'in 15 minutes', 'every Thursday at 2pm').3 paramsCreates a Slack reminder with specified text and time; time accepts Unix timestamps, seconds from now, or natural language (e.g., 'in 15 minutes', 'every Thursday at 2pm').
textstringtimestringuserstringSLACK_CREATE_A_SLACK_USER_GROUPCreates a new User Group (often referred to as a subteam) in a Slack workspace.5 paramsCreates a new User Group (often referred to as a subteam) in a Slack workspace.
namestringhandlestringchannelsstringdescriptionstringinclude_countbooleanSLACK_CREATE_CANVASCreates a new Slack Canvas with the specified title and optional content.3 paramsCreates a new Slack Canvas with the specified title and optional content.
titlestringchannel_idstringdocument_contentvalueSLACK_CREATE_CHANNELInitiates a public or private channel-based conversation3 paramsInitiates a public or private channel-based conversation
namestringteam_idstringis_privatebooleanSLACK_CREATE_CHANNEL_BASED_CONVERSATIONCreates a new public or private Slack channel with a unique name; the channel can be org-wide, or team-specific if `team_id` is given (required if `org_wide` is false or not provided).5 paramsCreates a new public or private Slack channel with a unique name; the channel can be org-wide, or team-specific if `team_id` is given (required if `org_wide` is false or not provided).
namestringteam_idstringorg_widebooleanis_privatebooleandescriptionstringSLACK_CUSTOMIZE_URL_UNFURLCustomizes URL previews (unfurling) in a specific Slack message using a URL-encoded JSON in `unfurls` to define custom content or remove existing previews.6 paramsCustomizes URL previews (unfurling) in a specific Slack message using a URL-encoded JSON in `unfurls` to define custom content or remove existing previews.
tsstringchannelstringunfurlsstringuser_auth_urlstringuser_auth_messagestringuser_auth_requiredbooleanSLACK_CUSTOMIZE_URL_UNFURLING_IN_MESSAGESDEPRECATED: Customizes URL previews (unfurling) in a specific Slack message. Use `customize_url_unfurl` instead.6 paramsDEPRECATED: Customizes URL previews (unfurling) in a specific Slack message. Use `customize_url_unfurl` instead.
tsstringchannelstringunfurlsstringuser_auth_urlstringuser_auth_messagestringuser_auth_requiredbooleanSLACK_DELETE_A_COMMENT_ON_A_FILEDeletes a specific comment from a file in Slack; this action is irreversible.2 paramsDeletes a specific comment from a file in Slack; this action is irreversible.
idstringfilestringSLACK_DELETE_A_FILE_BY_IDPermanently deletes an existing file from a Slack workspace using its unique file ID; this action is irreversible and also removes any associated comments or shares.1 paramsPermanently deletes an existing file from a Slack workspace using its unique file ID; this action is irreversible and also removes any associated comments or shares.
filestringSLACK_DELETE_A_PUBLIC_OR_PRIVATE_CHANNELPermanently and irreversibly deletes a specified public or private channel, including all its messages and files, within a Slack Enterprise Grid organization.1 paramsPermanently and irreversibly deletes a specified public or private channel, including all its messages and files, within a Slack Enterprise Grid organization.
channel_idstringSLACK_DELETE_A_SCHEDULED_MESSAGE_IN_A_CHATDeletes a pending, unsent scheduled message from the specified Slack channel, identified by its `scheduled_message_id`.3 paramsDeletes a pending, unsent scheduled message from the specified Slack channel, identified by its `scheduled_message_id`.
as_userbooleanchannelstringscheduled_message_idstringSLACK_DELETE_A_SLACK_REMINDERDeletes an existing Slack reminder, typically when it is no longer relevant or a task is completed; this operation is irreversible.1 paramsDeletes an existing Slack reminder, typically when it is no longer relevant or a task is completed; this operation is irreversible.
reminderstringSLACK_DELETE_CANVASDeletes a Slack Canvas permanently.1 paramsDeletes a Slack Canvas permanently.
canvas_idstringSLACK_DELETES_A_MESSAGE_FROM_A_CHATDeletes a message, identified by its channel ID and timestamp, from a Slack channel, private group, or direct message conversation; the authenticated user or bot must be the original poster.3 paramsDeletes a message, identified by its channel ID and timestamp, from a Slack channel, private group, or direct message conversation; the authenticated user or bot must be the original poster.
tsstringas_userbooleanchannelstringSLACK_DELETE_USER_PROFILE_PHOTODeletes the Slack profile photo for the user identified by the token, reverting them to the default avatar; this action is irreversible and succeeds even if no custom photo was set.1 paramsDeletes the Slack profile photo for the user identified by the token, reverting them to the default avatar; this action is irreversible and succeeds even if no custom photo was set.
tokenstringSLACK_DISABLE_AN_EXISTING_SLACK_USER_GROUPDisables a specified, currently enabled Slack User Group by its unique ID, effectively archiving it by setting its 'date_delete' timestamp; the group is not permanently deleted and can be re-enabled.2 paramsDisables a specified, currently enabled Slack User Group by its unique ID, effectively archiving it by setting its 'date_delete' timestamp; the group is not permanently deleted and can be re-enabled.
usergroupstringinclude_countbooleanSLACK_EDIT_CANVASEdits a Slack Canvas with granular control over content placement. Supports replace, insert (before/after/start/end) operations for flexible content management.4 paramsEdits a Slack Canvas with granular control over content placement. Supports replace, insert (before/after/start/end) operations for flexible content management.
canvas_idstringoperationstringreplace · insert_after · insert_before · insert_at_start · insert_at_end · deletedefault: replacesection_idstringdocument_contentvalueSLACK_ENABLE_A_SPECIFIED_USER_GROUPEnables a disabled User Group in Slack using its ID, reactivating it for mentions and permissions; this action only changes the enabled status and cannot create new groups or modify other properties.2 paramsEnables a disabled User Group in Slack using its ID, reactivating it for mentions and permissions; this action only changes the enabled status and cannot create new groups or modify other properties.
usergroupstringinclude_countbooleanSLACK_ENABLE_PUBLIC_SHARING_OF_A_FILEEnables public sharing for an existing Slack file by generating a publicly accessible URL; this action does not create new files.1 paramsEnables public sharing for an existing Slack file by generating a publicly accessible URL; this action does not create new files.
filestringSLACK_END_A_CALL_WITH_DURATION_AND_IDEnds an ongoing Slack call, identified by its ID (obtained from `calls.add`), optionally specifying the call's duration.2 paramsEnds an ongoing Slack call, identified by its ID (obtained from `calls.add`), optionally specifying the call's duration.
idstringdurationintegerSLACK_END_SNOOZEEnds the current user's snooze mode immediately.Ends the current user's snooze mode immediately.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
SLACK_END_USER_DO_NOT_DISTURB_SESSIONEnds the authenticated user's current Do Not Disturb (DND) session in Slack, affecting only DND status and making them available; if DND is not active, Slack acknowledges the request without changing status.Ends the authenticated user's current Do Not Disturb (DND) session in Slack, affecting only DND status and making them available; if DND is not active, Slack acknowledges the request without changing status.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
SLACK_END_USER_SNOOZE_MODE_IMMEDIATELYDEPRECATED: Ends the current user's snooze mode immediately. Use `end_snooze` instead.DEPRECATED: Ends the current user's snooze mode immediately. Use `end_snooze` instead.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
SLACK_FETCH_BOT_USER_INFORMATIONFetches information for a specified, existing Slack bot user; will not work for regular user accounts or other integration types.1 paramsFetches information for a specified, existing Slack bot user; will not work for regular user accounts or other integration types.
botstringSLACK_FETCH_CONVERSATION_HISTORYFetches a chronological list of messages and events from a specified Slack conversation, accessible by the authenticated user/bot, with options for pagination and time range filtering.6 paramsFetches a chronological list of messages and events from a specified Slack conversation, accessible by the authenticated user/bot, with options for pagination and time range filtering.
limitintegercursorstringlateststringoldeststringchannelstringinclusivebooleanSLACK_FETCH_CURRENT_TEAM_INFO_WITH_OPTIONAL_TEAM_SCOPEDEPRECATED: Fetches comprehensive metadata about the current Slack team. Use `fetch_team_info` instead.1 paramsDEPRECATED: Fetches comprehensive metadata about the current Slack team. Use `fetch_team_info` instead.
teamstringSLACK_FETCH_DND_STATUS_FOR_MULTIPLE_TEAM_MEMBERSDEPRECATED: Retrieves a user's current Do Not Disturb status. Use `get_team_dnd_status` instead.1 paramsDEPRECATED: Retrieves a user's current Do Not Disturb status. Use `get_team_dnd_status` instead.
usersstringSLACK_FETCH_ITEM_REACTIONSFetches reactions for a Slack message, file, or file comment, requiring one of: channel and timestamp; file ID; or file comment ID.5 paramsFetches reactions for a Slack message, file, or file comment, requiring one of: channel and timestamp; file ID; or file comment ID.
filestringfullbooleanchannelstringtimestampstringfile_commentstringSLACK_FETCH_MESSAGE_THREAD_FROM_A_CONVERSATIONRetrieves replies to a specific parent message in a Slack conversation, using the channel ID and the parent message's timestamp (`ts`).7 paramsRetrieves replies to a specific parent message in a Slack conversation, using the channel ID and the parent message's timestamp (`ts`).
tsstringlimitintegercursorstringlateststringoldeststringchannelstringinclusivebooleanSLACK_FETCH_TEAM_INFOFetches comprehensive metadata about the current Slack team, or a specified team if the provided ID is accessible.1 paramsFetches comprehensive metadata about the current Slack team, or a specified team if the provided ID is accessible.
teamstringSLACK_FETCH_WORKSPACE_SETTINGS_INFORMATIONRetrieves detailed settings for a specific Slack workspace, primarily for administrators in an Enterprise Grid organization to view or audit workspace configurations.1 paramsRetrieves detailed settings for a specific Slack workspace, primarily for administrators in an Enterprise Grid organization to view or audit workspace configurations.
team_idstringSLACK_FIND_CHANNELSFind channels in a Slack workspace by any criteria - name, topic, purpose, or description.6 paramsFind channels in a Slack workspace by any criteria - name, topic, purpose, or description.
limitintegertypesstringexact_matchbooleanmember_onlybooleansearch_querystringexclude_archivedbooleanSLACK_FIND_USER_BY_EMAIL_ADDRESSRetrieves the Slack user object for an active user by their registered email address; fails with 'users_not_found' if the email is unregistered or the user is inactive.1 paramsRetrieves the Slack user object for an active user by their registered email address; fails with 'users_not_found' if the email is unregistered or the user is inactive.
emailstringSLACK_FIND_USERSFind users in a Slack workspace by any criteria - email, name, display name, or other text. Includes optimized email lookup for exact email matches.6 paramsFind users in a Slack workspace by any criteria - email, name, display name, or other text. Includes optimized email lookup for exact email matches.
limitintegerexact_matchbooleaninclude_botsbooleansearch_querystringinclude_deletedbooleaninclude_restrictedbooleanSLACK_GET_CANVASRetrieves a specific Slack Canvas by its ID, including its content and metadata.1 paramsRetrieves a specific Slack Canvas by its ID, including its content and metadata.
canvas_idstringSLACK_GET_CHANNEL_CONVERSATION_PREFERENCESRetrieves conversation preferences (e.g., who can post, who can thread) for a specified channel, primarily for use within Slack Enterprise Grid environments.1 paramsRetrieves conversation preferences (e.g., who can post, who can thread) for a specified channel, primarily for use within Slack Enterprise Grid environments.
channel_idstringSLACK_GET_REMINDER_INFORMATIONRetrieves detailed information for an existing Slack reminder specified by its ID; this is a read-only operation.1 paramsRetrieves detailed information for an existing Slack reminder specified by its ID; this is a read-only operation.
reminderstringSLACK_GET_REMOTE_FILERetrieve information about a remote file added to Slack.2 paramsRetrieve information about a remote file added to Slack.
filestringexternal_idstringSLACK_GET_TEAM_DND_STATUSRetrieves a user's current Do Not Disturb status.1 paramsRetrieves a user's current Do Not Disturb status.
usersstringSLACK_GET_USER_PRESENCE_INFORetrieves a Slack user's current real-time presence (e.g., 'active', 'away') to determine their availability, noting this action does not provide historical data or status reasons.1 paramsRetrieves a Slack user's current real-time presence (e.g., 'active', 'away') to determine their availability, noting this action does not provide historical data or status reasons.
userstringSLACK_INITIATES_CHANNEL_BASED_CONVERSATIONSDEPRECATED: Initiates a public or private channel-based conversation. Use `create_channel` instead.3 paramsDEPRECATED: Initiates a public or private channel-based conversation. Use `create_channel` instead.
namestringteam_idstringis_privatebooleanSLACK_INVITE_USERS_TO_A_SLACK_CHANNELInvites users to an existing Slack channel using their valid Slack User IDs.2 paramsInvites users to an existing Slack channel using their valid Slack User IDs.
usersstringchannelstringSLACK_INVITE_USER_TO_CHANNELInvites users to a specified Slack channel; this action is restricted to Enterprise Grid workspaces and requires the authenticated user to be a member of the target channel.2 paramsInvites users to a specified Slack channel; this action is restricted to Enterprise Grid workspaces and requires the authenticated user to be a member of the target channel.
user_idsstringchannel_idstringSLACK_INVITE_USER_TO_WORKSPACEInvites a user to a Slack workspace and specified channels by email; use `resend=True` to re-process an existing invitation for a user not yet signed up.9 paramsInvites a user to a Slack workspace and specified channels by email; use `resend=True` to re-process an existing invitation for a user not yet signed up.
emailstringresendbooleanteam_idstringreal_namestringchannel_idsstringis_restrictedbooleancustom_messagestringguest_expiration_tsstringis_ultra_restrictedbooleanSLACK_INVITE_USER_TO_WORKSPACE_WITH_OPTIONAL_CHANNEL_INVITESDEPRECATED: Invites a user to a Slack workspace and specified channels by email. Use `invite_user_to_workspace` instead.9 paramsDEPRECATED: Invites a user to a Slack workspace and specified channels by email. Use `invite_user_to_workspace` instead.
emailstringresendbooleanteam_idstringreal_namestringchannel_idsstringis_restrictedbooleancustom_messagestringguest_expiration_tsstringis_ultra_restrictedbooleanSLACK_JOIN_AN_EXISTING_CONVERSATIONJoins an existing Slack conversation (public channel, private channel, or multi-person direct message) by its ID, if the authenticated user has permission.1 paramsJoins an existing Slack conversation (public channel, private channel, or multi-person direct message) by its ID, if the authenticated user has permission.
channelstringSLACK_LEAVE_A_CONVERSATIONLeaves a Slack conversation given its channel ID; fails if leaving as the last member of a private channel or if used on a Slack Connect channel.1 paramsLeaves a Slack conversation given its channel ID; fails if leaving as the last member of a private channel or if used on a Slack Connect channel.
channelstringSLACK_LIST_ACCESSIBLE_CONVERSATIONS_FOR_A_USERDEPRECATED: Retrieves conversations accessible to a specified user. Use `list_conversations` instead.5 paramsDEPRECATED: Retrieves conversations accessible to a specified user. Use `list_conversations` instead.
userstringlimitintegertypesstringcursorstringexclude_archivedbooleanSLACK_LIST_ALL_CHANNELSLists conversations available to the user with various filters and search options.5 paramsLists conversations available to the user with various filters and search options.
limitintegertypesstringcursorstringchannel_namestringexclude_archivedbooleanSLACK_LIST_ALL_SLACK_TEAM_CHANNELS_WITH_VARIOUS_FILTERSDEPRECATED: Lists conversations available to the user with various filters and search options. Use `list_channels` instead.5 paramsDEPRECATED: Lists conversations available to the user with various filters and search options. Use `list_channels` instead.
limitintegertypesstringcursorstringchannel_namestringexclude_archivedbooleanSLACK_LIST_ALL_SLACK_TEAM_USERS_WITH_PAGINATIONDEPRECATED: Retrieves a paginated list of all users in a Slack workspace. Use `list_all_users` instead.3 paramsDEPRECATED: Retrieves a paginated list of all users in a Slack workspace. Use `list_all_users` instead.
limitintegercursorstringinclude_localebooleanSLACK_LIST_ALL_USERSRetrieves a paginated list of all users, including comprehensive details, profile information, status, and team memberships, in a Slack workspace; data may not be real-time.3 paramsRetrieves a paginated list of all users, including comprehensive details, profile information, status, and team memberships, in a Slack workspace; data may not be real-time.
limitintegercursorstringinclude_localebooleanSLACK_LIST_ALL_USERS_IN_A_USER_GROUPRetrieves a list of all user IDs within a specified Slack user group, with an option to include users from disabled groups.2 paramsRetrieves a list of all user IDs within a specified Slack user group, with an option to include users from disabled groups.
usergroupstringinclude_disabledbooleanSLACK_LIST_CANVASESLists Slack Canvases with filtering by channel, user, timestamp, and page-based pagination. Uses Slack's files.list API with types=canvas filter.6 paramsLists Slack Canvases with filtering by channel, user, timestamp, and page-based pagination. Uses Slack's files.list API with types=canvas filter.
pageintegeruserstringcountintegerts_tostringchannelstringts_fromstringSLACK_LIST_CONVERSATIONSList conversations (channels/DMs) accessible to a specified user (or the authenticated user if no user ID is provided), respecting shared membership for non-public channels.5 paramsList conversations (channels/DMs) accessible to a specified user (or the authenticated user if no user ID is provided), respecting shared membership for non-public channels.
userstringlimitintegertypesstringcursorstringexclude_archivedbooleanSLACK_LIST_FILES_WITH_FILTERS_IN_SLACKLists files and their metadata within a Slack workspace, filterable by user, channel, timestamp, or type; this action returns metadata only, not file content.8 paramsLists files and their metadata within a Slack workspace, filterable by user, channel, timestamp, or type; this action returns metadata only, not file content.
pagestringuserstringcountstringts_tointegertypesstringchannelstringts_fromintegershow_files_hidden_by_limitbooleanSLACK_LIST_REMINDERSLists all reminders with their details for the authenticated Slack user; returns an empty list if no reminders exist.Lists all reminders with their details for the authenticated Slack user; returns an empty list if no reminders exist.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
SLACK_LIST_REMOTE_FILESRetrieve information about a team's remote files.5 paramsRetrieve information about a team's remote files.
limitintegerts_tonumbercursorstringchannelstringts_fromnumberSLACK_LIST_SCHEDULED_MESSAGESRetrieves a list of pending (not yet delivered) messages scheduled in a specific Slack channel, or across all accessible channels if no channel ID is provided, optionally filtered by time and paginated.5 paramsRetrieves a list of pending (not yet delivered) messages scheduled in a specific Slack channel, or across all accessible channels if no channel ID is provided, optionally filtered by time and paginated.
limitintegercursorstringlateststringoldeststringchannelstringSLACK_LIST_SCHEDULED_MESSAGES_IN_A_CHANNELDEPRECATED: Retrieves a list of pending (not yet delivered) messages scheduled in a specific Slack channel. Use `list_scheduled_messages` instead.5 paramsDEPRECATED: Retrieves a list of pending (not yet delivered) messages scheduled in a specific Slack channel. Use `list_scheduled_messages` instead.
limitintegercursorstringlateststringoldeststringchannelstringSLACK_LIST_SLACK_S_REMOTE_FILES_WITH_FILTERSDEPRECATED: Retrieve information about a team's remote files. Use `list_remote_files` instead.5 paramsDEPRECATED: Retrieve information about a team's remote files. Use `list_remote_files` instead.
limitintegerts_tonumbercursorstringchannelstringts_fromnumberSLACK_LISTS_PINNED_ITEMS_IN_A_CHANNELRetrieves all messages and files pinned to a specified channel; the caller must have access to this channel.1 paramsRetrieves all messages and files pinned to a specified channel; the caller must have access to this channel.
channelstringSLACK_LIST_STARRED_ITEMSLists items starred by a user.4 paramsLists items starred by a user.
pagevaluecountvaluelimitvaluecursorstringSLACK_LISTS_USER_S_STARRED_ITEMS_WITH_PAGINATIONDEPRECATED: Lists items starred by a user. Use `list_starred_items` instead.4 paramsDEPRECATED: Lists items starred by a user. Use `list_starred_items` instead.
pagevaluecountvaluelimitvaluecursorstringSLACK_LIST_TEAM_CUSTOM_EMOJISRetrieves all custom emojis for the Slack workspace (image URLs or aliases), not standard Unicode emojis; does not include usage statistics or creation dates.Retrieves all custom emojis for the Slack workspace (image URLs or aliases), not standard Unicode emojis; does not include usage statistics or creation dates.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
SLACK_LIST_USER_GROUPS_FOR_TEAM_WITH_OPTIONSLists user groups in a Slack workspace, including user-created and default groups; results for large workspaces may be paginated.3 paramsLists user groups in a Slack workspace, including user-created and default groups; results for large workspaces may be paginated.
include_countbooleaninclude_usersbooleaninclude_disabledbooleanSLACK_LIST_USER_REACTIONSLists all reactions added by a specific user to messages, files, or file comments in Slack, useful for engagement analysis when the item content itself is not required.6 paramsLists all reactions added by a specific user to messages, files, or file comments in Slack, useful for engagement analysis when the item content itself is not required.
fullbooleanpageintegeruserstringcountintegerlimitintegercursorstringGive your AI agent full Slack access — and structured workflow output the AI can actually use. No app registration, no admin approval, no OAuth. One command, 21 tools, works with any MCP client.
npx -y @jtalk22/slack-mcp --setup
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Slack's official MCP server is OAuth-first and can require a registered app, admin approval, or client compatibility workarounds. See the tracked Claude Code/GitHub Copilot compatibility discussion. Screenshotting messages is not a workflow.
This server uses your browser's session tokens instead. If you can see it in Slack, your AI agent can see it too. No app install, no scopes, no admin.
Session-token transport: No bot user appears in the workspace admin panel, no app install shows up, no audit trail entry is created. Your AI agent operates with the same workspace footprint as your browser tab — nothing more, nothing less.
| Slack Official MCP | This Server | |
|---|---|---|
| OAuth app required | Yes | No |
| Admin approval | Yes | No |
| Works with Claude Code | No (DCR incompatible) | Yes |
| Works with Cursor | No | Yes |
| Works with Copilot | No | Yes |
| Works with Windsurf | No | Yes |
| Works with Gemini CLI | No | Yes |
| Works with Codex CLI | No | Yes |
| Setup time | ~30 min | ~2 min |
| Tools | Limited | 21 |
| Visible to admins | Yes | No — session-token transport |
Introduced in 4.2. Save a workflow profile that binds a workflow_kind to channels + priority people + retention + cadence. Stored locally at ~/.slack-mcp-workflows.json. The hosted brain at mcp.revasserlabs.com reads these profiles and returns structured JSON per workflow_kind — downstream automation (Linear, Notion, status dashboards) consumes the JSON directly.
workflow_kind | Returns (structured JSON) |
|---|---|
incident_room | {incident_summary, timeline, open_risks, owner_gaps, next_actions} |
exec_brief | {summary, decisions, risks, asks, action_items} |
support_inbox | {open_threads, ack_lag, owner_gaps, escalations, next_actions} |
product_launch_watch | {launch_signals, feedback_themes, blockers, metrics, next_actions} |
custom | {summary, highlights, open_questions, next_actions} |
Six prebuilt templates ship with the package:
npx -y @jtalk22/slack-mcp --apply-template oncall-handoff --channels C012345,C067890
Available templates: oncall-handoff, support-triage, exec-monday, sprint-tracker, customer-feedback, incident-room. The structural primitives (slack_workflow_save, slack_workflows) are free forever in OSS; the hosted brain is $0 to start (no card) and $9/mo Pro for unlimited AI tools (scheduled morning catch-up DM rolling out Q2 2026).
Add to ~/.claude.json or Claude Desktop settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"] }
}
}
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"] }
}
}
Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"] }
}
}
Add to ~/.gemini/settings.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"] }
}
}
Add to ~/.codex/config.toml:
[mcp_servers.slack]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"]
Or via CLI: codex mcp add slack -- npx -y @jtalk22/slack-mcp
| Tool | Description | Safety |
|---|---|---|
slack_health_check | Verify token validity and workspace info | read-only |
slack_token_status | Token age, health, and cache stats | read-only |
slack_refresh_tokens | Auto-extract fresh tokens from Chrome | read-only* |
slack_list_conversations | List DMs and channels | read-only |
slack_conversations_history ‡ | Get messages from a channel or DM | read-only |
slack_get_full_conversation ‡ | Export full history with threads | read-only |
slack_search_messages ‡ | Search across workspace | read-only |
slack_get_thread ‡ | Get thread replies | read-only |
slack_users_info | Get user details | read-only |
slack_list_users | List workspace users (paginated, 500+) | read-only |
slack_users_search | Search users by name, display name, or email | read-only |
slack_conversations_unreads | Get channels/DMs with unread messages | read-only |
slack_send_message | Send a message to any conversation | destructive |
slack_add_reaction | Add an emoji reaction to a message | destructive |
slack_remove_reaction | Remove an emoji reaction from a message | destructive |
slack_conversations_mark | Mark a conversation as read | destructive |
slack_workflow_save | Save a workflow profile (channels, kind, retention, cadence) to ~/.slack-mcp-workflows.json | local-write |
slack_workflows | List saved workflow profiles | read-only |
slack_smart_search | Semantic search across indexed channels — hosted brain | hosted-stub† |
slack_catch_me_up | AI-summarized digest of unreads + priority threads — hosted brain | hosted-stub† |
slack_triage | Prioritized action queue across channels — hosted brain | hosted-stub† |
21 tools total: 12 read-only Slack, 4 write-path Slack, 2 workflow profile primitives (1 local-write, 1 read-only), 3 hosted stubs. All carry MCP safety annotations.
* slack_refresh_tokens modifies local token file only.
† Hosted stubs return a structured upgrade payload (signup_url, free_tier_quota, pro_value_prop) — no Slack write occurs from OSS. Activate the brain at mcp.revasserlabs.com (free tier, no card).
‡ Also accepts include_rich_message_fields to return attachments, blocks, files, reactions, and metadata — see Rich Message Fields.
Node.js 20+
npx -y @jtalk22/slack-mcp --setup
The setup wizard handles token extraction and validation.
After setup, have your client run slack_health_check — a workspace name in the response confirms you are connected.
Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"]
}
}
}
Edit %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"],
"env": {
"SLACK_TOKEN": "xoxc-your-token",
"SLACK_COOKIE": "xoxd-your-cookie"
}
}
}
}
Windows/Linux users must provide tokens via
envsince auto-refresh is macOS-only.
Add to ~/.claude.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"]
}
}
}
Or via CLI: claude mcp add slack -- npx -y @jtalk22/slack-mcp
Any client that supports stdio MCP servers works. Add to your client's MCP config:
{
"slack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@jtalk22/slack-mcp"],
"env": {
"SLACK_TOKEN": "xoxc-your-token",
"SLACK_COOKIE": "xoxd-your-cookie"
}
}
}
On macOS, tokens are auto-extracted from Chrome — env block is optional.
Hosted tiers at mcp.revasserlabs.com:
| Tier | Price | What it owns |
|---|---|---|
| Self-host | Free (MIT) | Local stdio, all 21 tools (16 read/write Slack + 2 workflow profile primitives + 3 discoverable upgrade stubs to hosted brain) |
| Hosted Free | $0 (no card) | Email signup, 1 workspace, 10 smart_search/mo + 3 catch_me_up/mo + 5 triage/day. All 5 workflow profile types. 7-day index retention. |
| Pro | $9/mo | Unlimited AI tools, scheduled morning catch-up DM (rolling out Q2 2026, 8am workspace tz), permanent OAuth, 90-day Vectorize, 2 workspaces |
| Team | $49/mo flat | Pro + shared workflow profiles + audit log + 24h support + scheduled catch-up to channel + 5 workspaces |
| Ops | from $199/mo (custom) | SLA, custom retention, SOC2 evidence path, multi-tenant isolation, 10+ workspaces, dedicated workflow tuning |
docker pull ghcr.io/jtalk22/slack-mcp-server:latest
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm",
"-v", "~/.slack-mcp-tokens.json:/root/.slack-mcp-tokens.json",
"ghcr.io/jtalk22/slack-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
Restart your client after configuration. Full setup: docs/SETUP.md
Session tokens (xoxc- + xoxd-) from your browser. If you can see it in Slack, this server can see it too.
Token persistence — four-layer fallback:
SLACK_TOKEN, SLACK_COOKIE)~/.slack-mcp-tokens.json, chmod 600)Tokens expire. The server notices before you do — proactive health monitoring, automatic refresh on macOS, warnings when tokens age out. File writes are atomic (temp file → chmod → rename) to prevent corruption. Concurrent refresh attempts are mutex-locked.
slack_workflow_save + slack_workflows bind a workflow_kind (incident_room, exec_brief, support_inbox, product_launch_watch, custom) to channels, priority people, retention, and cadence. The hosted brain returns structured JSON per kind — incident_room returns {incident_summary, timeline, open_risks, owner_gaps, next_actions}, exec_brief returns {summary, decisions, risks, asks, action_items}. Downstream automation (Linear, Notion, dashboards) consumes the JSON directly.slack_smart_search, slack_catch_me_up, slack_triage appear in OSS as upgrade payloads pointing at the hosted brain. Response shape is {signup_url, free_tier_quota, pro_value_prop} — no interruptions, the AI routes the user cleanly.npx -y @jtalk22/slack-mcp --apply-template <name> --channels C012,C034. Names: oncall-handoff, support-triage, exec-monday, sprint-tracker, customer-feedback, incident-room. Read them, fork them, edit them — they're JSON profiles.Full release notes on GitHub releases/latest.
Added in 4.4.0. The four read tools marked ‡ above accept include_rich_message_fields: true, which surfaces the parts of a message that live outside text — attachments, blocks, files, reactions, metadata, plus subtype/bot_id/app_id (automated/bot/app markers) and team (workspace id).
An attachment-only alert reads as empty without the flag:
{ "ts": "1767368030.607599", "user": "incident-bot", "text": "" }
With include_rich_message_fields: true, the content is surfaced:
{
"ts": "1767368030.607599",
"user": "incident-bot",
"text": "",
"subtype": "bot_message",
"bot_id": "B012345",
"attachments": [{ "title": "PagerDuty", "text": "P1 — API latency > 2s" }]
}
Output shape only — no extra permissions. blocks can be large, so it is opt-in per call to keep client context lean. For the full developer payload inside metadata, also set include_all_metadata: true (an independent Slack flag).
slack_search_messages accepts the flag, but Slack's search API does not return rich fields on matches — read full content with slack_conversations_history or slack_get_thread on the match's channel and timestamp.
Patch by @rvandam (#143).
For remote MCP endpoints (Cloudflare Worker, VPS, etc.):
SLACK_TOKEN=xoxc-... \
SLACK_COOKIE=xoxd-... \
SLACK_MCP_HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN=change-this \
SLACK_MCP_HTTP_ALLOWED_ORIGINS=https://claude.ai \
node src/server-http.js
Details: docs/DEPLOYMENT-MODES.md
Tokens expired: Run npx -y @jtalk22/slack-mcp --setup or use slack_refresh_tokens (macOS). To prevent silent expiration during long Claude-idle windows, set up the optional token-refresh LaunchAgent.
DMs not showing: Use slack_list_conversations with discover_dms=true.
Client not seeing tools: Check JSON syntax in config, restart client fully.
More: docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md
chmod 600 (owner-only)crypto.randomBytesPRs welcome. Run node --check on modified files before submitting.
MIT — See LICENSE
Not affiliated with Slack Technologies, Inc. Uses browser session credentials — check your workspace's acceptable use policy.
Hosted version live at mcp.revasserlabs.com: Free tier (no card), $9/mo Pro, $49/mo Team flat, Ops from $199/mo. Hosted owns the AI brain (smart_search, catch_me_up, triage), the scheduled morning catch-up DM at 8am workspace time (rolling out Q2 2026), permanent OAuth (no 2-week token rotation), 90-day Vectorize retention, and shared workflow profiles. The OSS package owns local stdio + the 16 Slack tools (12 read, 4 write) + workflow profile primitives (slack_workflow_save, slack_workflows). The 3 paid stubs (slack_smart_search, slack_catch_me_up, slack_triage) appear in OSS as discoverable upgrade prompts.
SLACK_TOKENsecretSlack xoxc- token from browser session
SLACK_COOKIEsecretSlack xoxd- cookie from browser session
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