Slack Connector for AI agents.

Q: 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.

13 live capabilities

Manage team communications and workspace history without switching tabs

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AI Agent

Why people use Slack

Slack for Team Communication Automation

This Connector lets your agent do that heavy lifting for you. You just tell it what you need, and it goes into the workspace, grabs the info, and gives you the answer. You stay in your flow while your agent handles the communication.

What Vinkius changes

Your AI agent gets a direct seat in your Slack workspace.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Summarizing long project threads

A project manager asks their agent to read thread_replies from the #project-alpha channel and summarize the three main blockers found in the last 24 hours.
Real-world use case 02

Broadcasting deployment status

An engineer tells their agent to use messages_send to post a 'Success' notification to both the #dev-ops and #general channels after a production push.
Real-world use case 03

Hunting for old bug reports

An on-call engineer asks the agent to use messages_search to find every mention of 'database timeout' from the last week to identify a recurring pattern.

Complete set · 13capabilities

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.

01 Capability
Reactions add
Put an emoji reaction on a message using its specific timestamp. This lets your agent acknowledge messages.
02 Capability
Thread replies
Pull all replies from a specific message thread in chronological order. This helps you see the full conversation.
03 Capability
Pin message
Keep an important message visible in a channel's details panel. This ensures your team sees critical info.
04 Capability
Set channel topic
Change or update the text that appears at the top of a channel. Use this to keep channel descriptions current.

Capability set02 / 04

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Slack.

05 Capability
Message delete
Permanently remove a message the bot sent or one in an admin channel. This action is irreversible.
06 Capability
Message update
Edit a message that your bot previously sent to a channel. Use this to correct typos or update info.
07 Capability
Channel info
Pull details like topics and descriptions for a single channel. This helps you understand the channel's purpose.

Capability set03 / 04

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Slack.

08 Capability
Channels history
Get the latest messages from a specific channel in reverse order. Use this to catch up on recent talk.
09 Capability
Channels list
See all public and private channels your bot can access. This helps you find the correct IDs for other actions.
10 Capability
Messages send
Post a new message or a threaded reply to any channel or DM. You can use rich formatting for your posts.

Capability set04 / 04

11—13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Slack.

11 Capability
Messages search
Look for specific keywords, users, or channels across the whole workspace. Results come back sorted by recency.
12 Capability
Users list
Get a list of everyone in the workspace with their names and statuses. This is useful for finding specific people.
13 Capability
User info
Pull a full profile including email, timezone, and admin status for a user. It requires a specific user ID.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Slack to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Slack from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Slack, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Slack for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Slack URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Slack in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Slack

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Slack, help me...". 13 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Slack

Ask Copilot: "Using Slack, help me...". 13 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Slack

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Slack, help me...". 13 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Slack

Ask Cline: "Using Slack, help me...". 13 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add slack --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z14BuBMgH7VpfORtBHWhzA7pssYkPr4nPSFJnceb/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Slack

Ask Claude: "Using Slack, show me...". 13 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Slack can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the team lead who needs to broadcast updates across ten channels at once, the developer searching for a bug report in a mountain of chat logs, and the ops manager who needs to audit communication patterns without manual clicking.

Team Lead

Sends out company-wide broadcasts and summarizes long project threads for the team.

Software Engineer

Searches for specific error logs in engineering channels and posts deployment statuses.

Operations Manager

Audits channel activity and manages workspace member lists to keep things organized.

When one Connector is not enough

Combine Slack with the systems that finish the task.

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Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 10 capabilities

Slack Bot

Control and manage your Slack workspace. audit channels, messages, and users via AI.

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02 11 capabilities

Slack

Manage channels, users, and send messages on Slack with AI agents.

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03 10 capabilities

Rocket.Chat

Connect your AI assistant to Rocket.Chat to seamlessly send messages, explore channels, manage directories, and orchestrate chat operations directly.

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04 10 capabilities

Mattermost (Secure Team Collaboration)

Manage team collaboration via Mattermost. send messages, search channels, and audit team activities.

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05 10 capabilities

Chanty

Automate team communication via Chanty. manage conversations, send messages, invite members, and update statuses using any AI agent.

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06 10 capabilities

Flock

Manage team collaboration via Flock. send rich messages with FlockML, handle public channels and private groups, and search rosters directly from any AI agent.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Slack connected.

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Amp
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Pieces
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Jan
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Msty
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Before you connect

Questions about Slack.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Slack MCP send messages for me?

Yes, it can post messages to any channel or direct message. Your agent can even send threaded replies to keep conversations organized.

Can I search my old Slack history using the Slack MCP?

Yes, your agent can search across your entire workspace for specific keywords, usernames, or channel names to find old decisions or files.

Does the Slack MCP work with Claude or Cursor?

Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

How do I let my AI agent see my Slack channels?

Once you subscribe and add your Slack Bot Token, your agent can automatically list and browse all the channels your bot has access to.

Can the Slack MCP add emoji reactions?

Yes, your agent can add reactions to specific messages. This is great for acknowledging tasks or providing quick feedback without typing.

Can I update channel topics with the Slack MCP?

Yes, your agent can update or set the topic of any channel. This helps keep your workspace organized as projects evolve.

Is my Slack data safe with this Connector?

Your data remains secure because you provide your own Slack Bot Token. The agent only accesses the information you authorize through your workspace permissions.

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.

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.

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.

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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Give your agent a direct line to Slack.

Connect Slack once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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Slack for Team Communication Automation

Your AI agent gets a direct seat in your Slack workspace.

Summarizing long project threads

Broadcasting deployment status

Hunting for old bug reports

Reactions add

Thread replies

Pin message

Set channel topic

Message delete

Message update

Channel info

Channels history

Channels list

Messages send

Messages search

Users list

User info

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Slack

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Slack

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Slack

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Slack

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Slack

Team Lead

Software Engineer

Operations Manager

MCP Recipe to Spot Over-Engineered Code

Slack Bot

Slack

Rocket.Chat

Mattermost (Secure Team Collaboration)

Chanty

Flock

Give your agent a direct line to Slack.