Slack MCP

Name: Slack MCP
Author: Slack

Read and send Slack messages from your AI assistant

Official

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.slack.com/mcp",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer <OAUTH_TOKEN>" }
    }
  }
}

Slack MCP is an officially maintained MCP server in the Communication category, developed by Slack. It runs as a remote server, so you can connect to it directly from any Claude-compatible client without installing anything locally. Teams can use it to automate message handling and keep Claude in the loop on conversations.

About Slack MCP

Official Slack MCP server for AI integration with your Slack workspace.

Features

List channels and workspace members
Read messages and threads
Post messages and reply to threads
Search across messages
Manage reactions and DMs
Available as OAuth remote server

Who Should Use Slack MCP?

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 Slack MCP 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 as a hosted remote server, which means zero local setup — ideal for teams who want a shared MCP endpoint without managing infrastructure.

✦It uses OAuth for authentication, which means you log in with your existing account rather than managing API keys manually.