slack-latest

Gather Slack messages, read threads, and send replies via CLI.

6|Updated Nov 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/junghan0611/agent-config --skill slack-latest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slack-latest
Source: https://github.com/junghan0611/agent-config/tree/main/skills/slack-latest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/junghan0611/agent-config --skill slack-latest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Slack-based monitoring and interaction is manual and fragmented; this skill consolidates gathering messages, reading threads, and replying to streamline agent workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gather recent messages across channels (with option to exclude DMs by default)
  • Read a single thread and list replies
  • Send messages or replies to channels or threads
  • Credentials management via auth/auth-test, with environment variables or local file
  • Output JSON for downstream processing

Quick Start

Ask the agent to gather Slack messages from the last three days and save them to a file.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack-latest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate gathering Slack messages and reading threads with an AI agent?

Yes, AI agents can reply to Slack threads directly. The skill supports sending messages or replies to channels and threads, enabling automated responses within monitored conversations.

How do I set up Slack credentials for an automated message gathering workflow?

Slack credentials for message gathering are managed via an auth workflow with environment variables or a local file. Running an auth-test confirms valid configuration before retrieving conversations.

Can I limit Slack message retrieval to specific days or channels?

Slack message retrieval supports configurable days and limits to control the volume of gathered conversations. You can gather recent messages across channels while excluding DMs by default.

Does this Slack interaction skill output JSON for downstream processing?

Slack interaction outputs JSON formatted data suitable for downstream processing. This allows gathered messages and thread replies to be parsed and consumed by subsequent automated workflows.

What is the best way to monitor and respond to Slack activity programmatically?

Monitoring and responding to Slack activity programmatically is handled by an auth/gather/thread/send CLI workflow. It consolidates message gathering, thread inspection, and thread-based responses into a single streamlined process.