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slack-search

Search Slack messages, files, channels, and users with query modifiers.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#context retrieval#search#channels#threads#slack#files#date filters
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sun2443/designer-skills --skill slack-search-sun2443
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slack-search
Source: https://github.com/sun2443/designer-skills/tree/main/partner-built/slack/skills/slack-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sun2443/designer-skills --skill slack-search-sun2443

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Slack information gets scattered across channels, threads, files, and DMs, making it hard to quickly locate the exact context you need to answer a question or continue a workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Public vs private search modes: Use the right tool to include only public results or expand into private channels and DMs when you have consent.
  • Targeted search strategy: Start broad with natural language or keywords, then narrow using filters, and broaden again with related terms when results are insufficient.
  • Precision with modifiers: Filter by channel, user, content type (links/files/threads/pins/reactions), and time ranges to surface the most relevant Slack artifacts.
  • Follow-up context retrieval: After finding results, read complete threads, read surrounding channel messages by timestamps, and resolve user identities via profile lookups.

Quick Start

Use the slack-search skill to locate the exact Slack message or file about a specific topic by running a targeted search and then reading the full thread or surrounding channel context for the best answer.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find specific messages or files in Slack using search filters?▼

To find Slack messages or files, start with broad keywords and narrow results using search modifiers for specific channels, users, content types, and date ranges. You can broaden again with related terms if initial results are insufficient.

Can I search private channels and DMs in Slack, or only public surfaces?▼

Slack search supports both public and private search modes. You can locate results across public channels or expand into private channels and DMs when you have explicit consent to access those surfaces.

What's the best way to retrieve complete context around a Slack message I found?▼

The best way to retrieve context is to read complete threads and surrounding channel messages by timestamps after finding the initial message. You should also resolve user identities via profile lookups for full clarity.

Does Slack search support filtering by content type like links, files, and threads?▼

Slack search supports filtering by specific content types. You can apply precise query modifiers to surface links, files, threads, pins, and reactions across your workspace.

How do I search Slack history by date range to locate old conversations?▼

You can search Slack history by applying time range modifiers to your query. This filters results to specific dates, helping you triage historical items and gather documentation accurately.

What are the limitations of Slack search for scattered information across channels?▼

Slack search requires selecting the right mode and precise modifiers to overcome scattered information. If results are insufficient after narrowing, you must broaden with related terms or read surrounding messages manually.

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