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Install Command
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-slackClaude Desktop Config
{"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack"], "env": {"SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "<token>"}}Slack is an officially maintained MCP server in the Communication category, developed by Anthropic. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. Teams can use it to automate message handling and keep Claude in the loop on conversations.
About Slack
Enables AI agents to search message history, post updates to channels, and manage threads in real-time.
Who Should Use Slack?
- 1Read and send Slack messages directly from your AI assistant
- 2Let Claude read and send messages on your behalf
- 3Summarize threads, draft replies, and manage notifications
- 4Build AI-powered bots and automation for messaging platforms
How to Install Slack
Before you start
You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.
- 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
- 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.
The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.
How Slack Compares
✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.
✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.
✦It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.
Tags
slackchatteamcommunication