goosetown-researcher-slack

Search Slack messages, channels, and threads via the Slack MCP extension.

142|22|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/block/goosetown --skill goosetown-researcher-slack
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: goosetown-researcher-slack
Source: https://github.com/block/goosetown/tree/main/.claude/skills/goosetown-researcher-slack
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/block/goosetown --skill goosetown-researcher-slack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly find crucial information buried within Slack conversations, saving you time and ensuring you have the full context for decisions and discussions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Find Discussions: Uncover past conversations on specific topics.
  • Identify Decisions: Pinpoint when and why decisions were made.
  • Gather Context: Surface announcements, key people, and shared resources.
  • Use Case: You need to understand the history of a feature's development. Use this Skill to search Slack for all discussions, decisions, and announcements related to that feature, getting a comprehensive overview.

Quick Start

Use the goosetown-researcher-slack skill to search for messages related to the 'oauth implementation' project.

Frequently Asked Questions about goosetown-researcher-slack

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

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

Searching Slack for team context involves querying messages, channels, and threads to find discussions and decisions. This Skill retrieves structured findings with links and citations for historical information.

What is the best way to find decisions and announcements in Slack messages?

Finding decisions and announcements in Slack messages requires scanning threads and channels. This Skill surfaces key people, shared resources, and historical context by retrieving structured conversation findings.

Can I retrieve structured findings with links when searching Slack conversations?

Yes, you can retrieve structured findings with links when searching Slack conversations. This Skill queries channels and threads to return citations and historical information for team context.

Does the Slack search require any specific dependencies or extensions?

The Slack search requires the Slack MCP extension to function. No other dependencies are needed to query messages, channels, and threads for team context and historical information.

How do I get historical context for a feature's development from Slack?

Getting historical context for a feature's development from Slack involves searching related discussions and announcements. This Skill provides a comprehensive overview of past conversations, decisions, and shared resources.