Slack Api
Provides API guidance and assistance for agent workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add slack-api npx -- -y @trustedskills/slack-api
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-api": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/slack-api"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to the Slack API, allowing AI agents to interact with Slack workspaces. It can send messages to channels or direct users, retrieve channel information, and potentially perform other actions supported by the Slack API. This enables automation of tasks and integration with Slack workflows.
When to use it
- Automate sending daily reports to a specific Slack channel.
- Notify team members when a new task is assigned in another system.
- Retrieve information about active users or channels within a workspace.
- Create a chatbot that responds to commands and provides updates via Slack.
Key capabilities
- Sending messages to Slack channels and direct messages
- Retrieving channel information (name, topic, members)
- Integration with Slack workflows
Example prompts
- "Send a message to the #general channel saying 'Meeting in 5 minutes!'"
- "What is the name of the project-alpha channel?"
- "Notify @john.doe that the build failed."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires proper Slack API credentials and workspace permissions for the AI agent to function correctly.
- Be mindful of rate limits imposed by the Slack API to avoid disruptions.
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