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slack

Read, search, and send Slack messages across channels and threads.

2|2|Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#messaging#summarization#slack#privacy#workspace search#thread replies
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/autonomy-cloud/kairos-interface --skill slack-autonomy-cloud
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slack
Source: https://github.com/autonomy-cloud/kairos-interface/tree/main/skills/slack
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/autonomy-cloud/kairos-interface --skill slack-autonomy-cloud

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Slack message handling becomes fragmented and hard to audit when you need to read threads, post updates, or catch up across channels quickly without breaking privacy rules.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chat operations via Slack Web API: Reads channels and message history, replies in threads, and sends or edits messages using the Slack API.
  • Thread and workspace workflows: Scans for recent updates, summarizes channel activity, and drills into specific threads when needed.
  • Safety and privacy enforcement: Refuses to share private-channel content elsewhere, requires confirmation before sending to any destination, and provides a guided reconnection flow on credential failures.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to scan your Slack workspace and summarize what’s new in the most relevant channels and any important open threads.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate sending and replying to Slack messages in threads?▼

You can automate Slack thread replies by routing chat.postMessage API calls with the thread_ts parameter through the proxied bash tool. This Skill handles reading channel history and posting targeted thread replies using specified Slack credentials.

Can I summarize what I missed in my Slack workspace channels?▼

Summarizing Slack workspace activity involves scanning channels for recent updates and drilling into open threads. This Skill retrieves message history and summarizes catch-up results while strictly respecting private-channel boundaries.

Does this Slack messaging automation approach protect private channel content?▼

This Slack automation approach protects private channels by refusing to share private-channel content elsewhere. It requires explicit confirmation before sending messages to any destination and respects private-channel boundaries during all workspace search operations.

What is needed to set up Slack API credentials for workspace automation?▼

Setting up Slack API credentials requires loading the slack-app-setup skill to provide missing or invalid credentials. This Skill uses a specified credential id routed through the proxied bash tool to authenticate all Slack Web API calls.

What are the limitations of using Slack workspace search to catch up on messages?▼

Slack workspace search limitations include strict private-channel boundaries that prevent sharing private content elsewhere. Credential failures trigger a guided reconnection flow, and explicit confirmation is required before posting messages to any destination channel or thread.

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