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Slack

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Overview

Author
Slack
Verification
partner
Auth
OAuth required
Categories
productivity
communication
Works with
claude
claude-api
claude-code
Tools (11)
slack_send_messageslack_search_public_and_privateslack_search_usersslack_search_channelsslack_search_publicslack_read_channelslack_read_threadslack_create_canvasslack_update_canvasslack_read_canvasslack_read_user_profile

FAQ

Slack install, tools, readiness, and alternatives.

How do I add Slack to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor?

Add Slack to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor by connecting its remote MCP URL in each client's MCP settings. In Claude, add a custom connector. In ChatGPT, add an MCP app. In Cursor, add an MCP server under Settings. The MCP URL is https://mcp.slack.com/mcp. This server requires OAuth, so complete the login prompt after you connect.

What tools does the Slack MCP server provide?

Slack provides these MCP tools: slack_send_message, slack_search_public_and_private, slack_search_users, slack_search_channels, slack_search_public, slack_read_channel, slack_read_thread, slack_create_canvas, slack_update_canvas, slack_read_canvas, and slack_read_user_profile.

What are the best alternatives to Slack?

As of September 16, 2026, alternatives to Slack in productivity on the Manufact MCP catalog include AI Video Prompt Generator: Vivideo.ai, Autodesk Product Help, BoardWise, Credits.fm, and ecoExperten Energieausweis.

Does Slack MCP require authentication?

Slack requires authentication. Connect it in Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor and complete the OAuth login prompt.

Who develops Slack?

Slack is developed by Slack. It is listed as partner on the Claude connector directory.

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