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Slack MCP Server

Search messages and files, read channels and send messages in your Slack workspace. Official: built and maintained by Slack. It runs as a hosted remote server: nothing to install. Setup below for 13 clients (checked 2026-10-25). Repo and registry data checked 2026-10-24.
Maintainer
Official · Slack
Runs
Remote
URL
https://mcp.slack.com/mcp
Connects to
Slack

Install the Slack MCP Server

Pick your client. Remote first: nothing to install, and you sign in with OAuth where the client supports it. Config shapes checked against each client's docs on 2026-10-25.

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http slack https://mcp.slack.com/mcp

Security notes

  • The remote server runs at mcp.slack.com, hosted by Slack. You sign in with OAuth in clients that support it, and it acts with your account's permissions.
  • Messages it reads can carry prompt-injection instructions, and it can send as you. Keep approval prompts on for sending.
  • Slack (community)community · ★ 1.9k

    Slack channels, DMs, threads and search, with stealth and OAuth modes.

  • X (Twitter)official · ★ 865

    Local server exposing the X API as tools: posts, users, search and more.

  • Resendofficial · ★ 576

    Send and schedule emails, manage contacts, domains and broadcasts.

  • Twilioofficial · ★ 113

    Call any Twilio API (SMS, voice, Verify, Studio) from the agent.

  • Mailgunofficial · ★ 63

    Send email and read delivery stats and logs from Mailgun.

  • Brevoofficial

    Hosted server for Brevo contacts, lists, email campaigns, templates and SMS.

  • Freshdeskofficial

    Freshdesk's built-in server at your helpdesk domain for tickets, contacts and agents (early access).

  • Frontofficial

    Hosted server to read, tag and reply to Front conversations.

FAQ

What does the Slack MCP Server do?+

Search messages and files, read channels and send messages in your Slack workspace.

Is the Slack MCP server official?+

Official: built and maintained by Slack.

How do I add Slack to Claude Code?+

Run: claude mcp add --transport http slack https://mcp.slack.com/mcp, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it with your team through .mcp.json.

How do I use the Slack MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab above: it has the mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. Cursor uses the "mcpServers" key; VS Code uses "servers" and needs a type ("http").

Does Slack work in ChatGPT and claude.ai?+

Yes, it has a remote URL (https://mcp.slack.com/mcp). In claude.ai add it under Customize > Connectors > Add custom connector; in ChatGPT under chatgpt.com/plugins > Add custom MCP server.

What are the alternatives to the Slack MCP server?+

Other messaging & email MCP servers: Slack (community), X (Twitter), Resend, Twilio and Mailgun.

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