ce-slack-research

Search Slack channels and synthesize a research digest on a topic.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucking7/compound-engineering-skills --skill ce-slack-research-lucking7
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Skill: ce-slack-research
Source: https://github.com/lucking7/compound-engineering-skills/tree/main/skills/ce-slack-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucking7/compound-engineering-skills --skill ce-slack-research-lucking7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to search Slack for organizational context and receive a synthesized research digest, helping them understand decisions, constraints, and discussions without sifting through raw messages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Slack Search: Search Slack for decisions, constraints, and discussions related to specific topics or questions.
  • Synthesized Digest: Receive a concise, organized summary of findings with cross-cutting analysis.
  • Use Case: When you need to understand what the team has discussed about a specific topic, like a project or a technical change, and want a quick summary of the context and decisions.

Quick Start

Use the /ce-slack-research command followed by your topic or question, e.g., /ce-slack-research What did we discuss about the new feature?.

Frequently Asked Questions about ce-slack-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Slack for organizational context and summarize team discussions?

To search Slack for organizational context, you query channels via the Slack API and synthesize a research digest. This summarizes decisions and discussions without manually sifting through raw messages.

What is a Slack research digest and how does it help with decision analysis?

A Slack research digest is a synthesized summary of organizational context extracted from channel searches. It provides cross-cutting analysis of team constraints and decisions for quick review.

Do I need special permissions to search private Slack channels for context synthesis?

Yes, searching private Slack channels for context synthesis requires appropriate Slack access permissions. The tool utilizes the Slack API for search and read operations across both public and private channels.

How do I get a summary of what my team discussed about a specific project in Slack?

To get a summary of project discussions, enter your topic or question using the research command. The tool searches Slack messages and returns an organized research digest of the findings.

Can I extract organizational context and constraints from raw Slack messages?

Yes, you can extract organizational context and constraints from raw Slack messages. The tool searches for specific topics and synthesizes the results into a concise, cross-cutting analysis digest.