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Use Slack with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Automate Slack messaging. send messages, search conversations, list channels and users directly from any AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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Complete set · 13 capabilities

The complete Slack capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Slack.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Slack.

  1. 01

    Reactions add

    Requires the channel ID and the exact message timestamp (ts). Use channels_history to find message timestamps. Add a reaction emoji to a Slack message

  2. 02

    Channel info

    Requires the channel ID (use channels_list to discover IDs). Get detailed information about a specific Slack channel

  3. 03

    Channels list

    Returns public and private channels the bot has access to. Channel IDs are needed for sending messages or reading history. List Slack channels in the workspace

  4. 04

    User info

    Returns full profile: real name, display name, email, timezone, admin status, and custom status. Requires a user ID (starts with U). Get detailed profile information for a specific Slack user

Capability set02 / 04

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Slack.

  1. 05

    Channels history

    Requires the channel ID (use channels_list to find it). Returns messages in reverse chronological order. Get recent messages from a Slack channel

  2. 06

    Message delete

    This action is irreversible. The bot can only delete messages it has sent, or any message in channels where it has admin permissions. Delete a Slack message permanently

  3. 07

    Messages search

    Searches message content, usernames, and channels. Results are sorted by most recent first. Search for messages across the Slack workspace

Capability set03 / 04

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Slack.

  1. 08

    Messages send

    Requires the channel ID. Use channels_list to find available channels. Optionally specify thread_ts to reply in a thread. Send a message to a Slack channel or DM

  2. 09

    Message update

    Requires the channel ID and exact message timestamp. The bot can only edit messages it has sent. Edit an existing Slack message

  3. 10

    Pin message

    Pinned messages appear in the channel details panel for easy reference. Requires the channel ID and message timestamp. Pin an important message to a channel

Capability set04 / 04

11-13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Slack.

  1. 11

    Set channel topic

    The topic appears at the top of the channel for all members to see. Requires the channel ID and new topic text. Set or update the topic of a Slack channel

  2. 12

    Thread replies

    Requires the channel ID and the parent message timestamp (thread_ts). Returns all replies in the thread sorted chronologically. Get replies from a message thread

  3. 13

    Users list

    Returns user IDs, names, emails, and status. User IDs are needed for sending DMs or identifying message authors. List users in the Slack workspace

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967ms average. Fast in production.

Slack is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1297ms
Aug 20Today
Fastest day
796ms
Slowest day
1297ms
14-day trend
Slowing+30%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 13 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Slack, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Slack. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Slack Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Slack capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

FAQ

Questions Slack owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I get started with Slack MCP?

    Subscribe, then create a Slack App at api.slack.com/apps → Create New App. Go to OAuth & Permissions, add the required bot scopes (channels:read, chat:write, search:read, users:read), install the app to your workspace, and paste the Bot User OAuth Token (starts with xoxb-) here. No code, no webhooks. just connect and go.

  • 02

    Can my AI agent send messages and reply in threads?

    Yes. Your agent can post to any channel the bot has been invited to. including threaded replies. Just say 'post in #engineering that the deploy is complete' or 'reply in the thread about the bug fix'. It supports Slack's full mrkdwn formatting including bold, links, code blocks, and mentions.

  • 03

    How can I find a specific conversation from last week?

    Tell your agent to search for it. 'find messages about the Q3 budget review' or 'search for messages from @sarah about the client proposal'. The agent uses Slack's search API with support for modifiers like from:user, in:channel, and date ranges. No more scrolling through channels. your agent retrieves the exact messages you need.

  • 04

    Can I manage multiple channels and monitor team activity?

    Absolutely. List all channels to get an overview of your workspace structure, read history from specific channels to audit conversations, and check team member profiles, statuses, and timezones. Perfect for distributed teams, engineering organizations, and operations managers who need a bird's-eye view of communication across dozens of channels.

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