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incident-comms

Automate Slack incident communications with message search, history retrieval, and post updates across channels.

654|77|Updated Jan 20, 2026
Search Tags:#context#communication#search#updates#slack#incident
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/incidentfox/incidentfox --skill incident-comms
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: incident-comms
Source: https://github.com/incidentfox/incidentfox/tree/main/sre-agent/.claude/skills/incident-comms
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/incidentfox/incidentfox --skill incident-comms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires httpx, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines incident communications in Slack by enabling quick access to context, posting status updates, and surfacing relevant discussions for faster resolution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Slack context search across incident channels to surface related conversations and history.
  • Post updates to incident threads to keep on-call responders informed.
  • Retrieve channel history and thread replies to build a comprehensive investigation trail.

Quick Start

Use the scripts in .claude/skills/incident-comms/scripts to search messages, fetch channel history, and post updates as part of your incident response workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about incident-comms

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Slack incident communications and post status updates during on-call response?▼

Automating Slack incident communications involves using scripts to search messages, fetch channel history, and post progress updates to incident threads. This Skill handles those actions via a Slack client, relying on a credential proxy for API authentication.

Can I retrieve Slack channel history and thread replies to build an incident investigation trail?▼

Retrieving Slack channel history and thread replies is supported through dedicated scripts that fetch conversation context. You can inspect past messages and thread discussions to build a comprehensive investigation trail during incident response.

What is the best way to search Slack messages for incident context across multiple channels?▼

Searching Slack messages for incident context is handled by a search_messages script that surfaces relevant conversations across channels. It queries Slack via API calls to find related discussions and history for faster incident resolution.

Do I need a credential proxy to use Slack API calls for incident updates?▼

A credential proxy is required to authenticate Slack API calls used by this Skill. The included Slack client depends on the proxy to authorize actions like posting messages, searching history, and retrieving thread replies.

Can I post incident updates to Slack threads to keep on-call responders informed?▼

Posting incident updates to Slack threads is supported through a post_message script. It automates sending status updates directly to incident channels, keeping on-call responders informed during active resolution.

What limitations exist when automating Slack incident context retrieval with httpx?▼

Limitations involve reliance on the credential proxy for authentication and httpx for API transport. The Skill scope is limited to searching messages, fetching channel history, posting updates, and retrieving thread replies within Slack.

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