Slack Search

To find messages from specific people in Slack, apply the `from:` modifier with the user's name. This filters all search results to display only the messages sent by that individual across public and private channels or DMs.

Yes, you can search for files shared in Slack by using specific search tools designed for file retrieval. You can also apply content type modifiers to filter results and locate exact documents shared across channels or direct messages.

Find old Slack messages from a specific date range by using date modifiers like `after:` and `before:` with YYYY-MM-DD format. This narrows your search results to messages sent within that exact timeframe.

Yes, Slack search works for both public and private channels. You can use the `slack_search_public_and_private` function to retrieve messages, files, and context from all accessible areas, including direct messages.

The best way to read Slack thread replies and user profiles is using the skill's dedicated functions for reading threads and retrieving user context. This provides full conversation context and detailed profile information.