Slack User MCP Server

MCP Server for the Slack API, enabling Claude to interact with Slack workspaces as a user.

Tools

1. slack_list_channels

   • List public channels in the workspace
   • Optional inputs:
     • limit (number, default: 100, max: 200): Maximum number of channels to return
     • cursor (string): Pagination cursor for next page
   • Returns: List of channels with their IDs and information

2. slack_post_message

   • Post a new message to a Slack channel
   • Required inputs:
     • channel_id (string): The ID of the channel to post to
     • text (string): The message text to post
   • Returns: Message posting confirmation and timestamp

3. slack_reply_to_thread

   • Reply to a specific message thread
   • Required inputs:
     • channel_id (string): The channel containing the thread
     • thread_ts (string): Timestamp of the parent message
     • text (string): The reply text
   • Returns: Reply confirmation and timestamp

4. slack_add_reaction

   • Add an emoji reaction to a message
   • Required inputs:
     • channel_id (string): The channel containing the message
     • timestamp (string): Message timestamp to react to
     • reaction (string): Emoji name without colons
   • Returns: Reaction confirmation

5. slack_get_channel_history

   • Get recent messages from a channel
   • Required inputs:
     • channel_id (string): The channel ID
   • Optional inputs:
     • limit (number, default: 10): Number of messages to retrieve
   • Returns: List of messages with their content and metadata

6. slack_get_thread_replies

   • Get all replies in a message thread
   • Required inputs:
     • channel_id (string): The channel containing the thread
     • thread_ts (string): Timestamp of the parent message
   • Returns: List of replies with their content and metadata

7. slack_get_users

   • Get list of workspace users with basic profile information
   • Optional inputs:
     • cursor (string): Pagination cursor for next page
     • limit (number, default: 100, max: 200): Maximum users to return
   • Returns: List of users with their basic profiles

8. slack_get_user_profile

   • Get detailed profile information for a specific user
   • Required inputs:
     • user_id (string): The user’s ID
   • Returns: Detailed user profile information

Setup

1. Create a Slack App:
   • Visit the Slack Apps page
   • Click “Create New App”
   • Choose “From scratch”
   • Name your app and select your workspace