slack

Send, search, and read Slack messages via the Slack MCP server.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Digication/claude-blueprint --skill slack-digication
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slack
Source: https://github.com/Digication/claude-blueprint/tree/main/.claude/skills/slack
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Digication/claude-blueprint --skill slack-digication

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Teams often struggle with coordinating Slack messages, channel alerts, and cross-skill notifications without leaving Claude. This skill provides a general-purpose interface to Slack via the Slack MCP server to automate messaging, search conversations, and read channel history, enabling real-time collaboration and consistent notifications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Send messages to Slack channels (and threads) from Claude.
  • Search and read Slack conversations to surface relevant context to users or other skills.
  • Post formatted notifications to Slack and allow other skills to trigger Slack actions.
  • Requires Slack MCP server configuration and OAuth sign-in when needed.

Quick Start

Tell Claude to send a message to a Slack channel and confirm it was delivered.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate sending Slack messages and notifications from Claude?

To automate Slack messages, you can use this Skill to send text and formatted notifications directly to Slack channels via the MCP server. It handles message delivery, threading, and cross-skill alerts without leaving your development environment.

Can I search and read Slack conversation history through an MCP integration?

Yes, you can search and read Slack conversation history through the MCP integration. The Skill provides subcommands to surface relevant channel context and past messages, allowing you to pull real-time collaboration context directly into your workflow.

What do I need to configure before setting up Slack MCP automation?

Before setting up Slack MCP automation, you need a configured .mcp.json file in your project root and OAuth sign-in. This configuration connects your environment to the Slack MCP server to authorize automated messaging and channel reading.

How do I reply to a Slack thread using an automated message integration?

You can reply to a Slack thread by using the send-thread subcommand provided by the integration. This directs your automated message to the specific conversation thread, keeping channel communication organized and contextual.

Does this Slack automation Skill support incident alerting for software engineering teams?

Yes, the Skill supports incident alerting for software engineering teams. It applies to day-to-day team communication and cross-skill notifications, allowing you to post formatted alerts to specific Slack channels during incidents.

What are the limitations of using an MCP server for Slack message automation?

The limitations of using an MCP server for Slack message automation include requiring a configured .mcp.json file in the project root and OAuth sign-in. If the server connection fails, automated messaging, searching, and reading conversations will not execute.