Slack Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage team communications and channel data through natural conversation.
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Why people use Slack
Slack : Automating Team Communication for Faster Project Updates
This Connector changes that. You just ask your agent to find the discussion about the Q3 roadmap and summarize it. It pulls the history, finds the relevant bits, and gives you the answer in one go. You stop hunting for info and start using it.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct bridge between your team's chat and your AI's capabilities.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Automated Status Updates
A project manager asks the agent to post a 'Deployment Complete' message to the engineering channel to notify the team.
- Real-world use case 02
Quick Onboarding
A new hire asks the agent to list all pinned messages in the general channel to find the company handbook and links.
- Real-world use case 03
Support Triage
A support lead asks the agent to search for 'login error' to see how many people are reporting the same issue today.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Slack capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Slack.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Slack.
- 01 Capability
List pins
Lists all pinned messages in a specific channel. This helps you find important saved info quickly.
- 02 Capability
List reactions
Gets the reactions on a specific message. Use this to see how the team is responding to an update.
- 03 Capability
Check connection
Verifies your API access to the workspace. This ensures your agent stays connected to your chat data.
- 04 Capability
Get channel details
Retrieves metadata for a specific channel. You can use this to see the description and settings of any channel.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Slack.
- 05 Capability
Get channel history
Lists recent messages in a channel. This is useful for catching up on what happened while you were away.
- 06 Capability
Get user presence
Checks if a specific user is currently online. Use this to see who is available for a quick chat.
- 07 Capability
Get user profile
Gets detailed information for a specific user. This lets your agent pull member metadata like titles and locations.
- 08 Capability
List channels
Lists all public channels in your workspace. Use this to see the full scope of your team's communication areas.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Slack.
- 09 Capability
List users
Lists all members of your workspace. This helps you manage your team's roster from within your agent.
- 10 Capability
Send message
Sends a message to a specific channel. You can use this to post updates or announcements automatically.
- 11 Capability
Search messages
Searches through messages for specific keywords or topics. This lets you find old decisions or files across the workspace.
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 previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CO8G2bv2J7XURtvFsMam3mHvg8xxchUzy5d6CgpM/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
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CO8G2bv2J7XURtvFsMam3mHvg8xxchUzy5d6CgpM/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
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CO8G2bv2J7XURtvFsMam3mHvg8xxchUzy5d6CgpM/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...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CO8G2bv2J7XURtvFsMam3mHvg8xxchUzy5d6CgpM/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...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CO8G2bv2J7XURtvFsMam3mHvg8xxchUzy5d6CgpM/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...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CO8G2bv2J7XURtvFsMam3mHvg8xxchUzy5d6CgpM/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...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add slack-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CO8G2bv2J7XURtvFsMam3mHvg8xxchUzy5d6CgpM/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...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Slack can move forward.
For the project manager who's tired of digging through 50 different channels to find a single update, or the support lead who needs to pull user info instantly without switching windows.
Project Manager
Posts status updates and pulls discussion summaries during standups to keep everyone aligned.
Support Lead
Monitors support channels and retrieves user details to resolve tickets faster.
Operations Manager
Automates notifications and checks workspace health metrics to ensure smooth team communication.
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Before you connect
Questions about Slack.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Slack MCP post messages to my channels?
Yes, it can send messages to any channel you have access to. Your agent will act as a bot to post updates, announcements, or direct replies.
How do I use the Slack MCP to find old conversations?
You can ask your agent to search for specific keywords or topics. It will scan through your message history and pull back the most relevant results.
Can I see who is online using the Slack MCP?
Yes, the Connector lets your agent check the presence status of any user in your workspace. This is great for seeing who is available for a quick chat.
Does the Slack MCP work with Cursor and Claude?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. You just need to connect it via Vinkius.
Can I get a list of everyone in my Slack workspace?
Yes, your agent can list all workspace members. This helps with auditing your team or finding specific people for project assignments.
Is it possible to see what messages are pinned?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all pinned messages in a specific channel. It's a fast way to find saved resources like handbooks or links.
How do I find my Slack Bot User OAuth Token?
Log in to Slack API, select your app, and navigate to OAuth & Permissions. You will find the token starting with xoxb- under the OAuth Tokens for Your Workspace section.
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Give your agent a direct line to Slack.
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