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Slack MCP Server

MCP server by Slack

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Slack MCP Server at a glance

Slack MCP Server is an official MCP server from Slack. It lets an AI assistant search Slack, read channels and threads, send messages and manage canvases.

Connects to
Communication
Hosting
Remote · Streamable HTTP
Sign-in
OAuth
Price
Free (needs a Slack account)
Works with
Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, Perplexity
Best for
Teams that run their work in Slack
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Slack MCP Server

Add the URL below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file, then sign in when asked. Sign-in: OAuth.

Remote server URL
https://mcp.slack.com/mcp

What Slack MCP Server can do

Slack hosts a remote MCP server that gives AI apps access to messages, channels, users, files and canvases in a workspace. The assistant acts with the signed-in user's permissions through OAuth.

Tools it exposes include
Search messages, files, users and channelsRead channels and threadsSend, schedule or draft messagesCreate, read and update canvasesAdd and read reactions

Best for: teams that run their work in Slack

Pros

  • Official and generally available
  • No local setup for supported clients
  • Respects each user's Slack permissions

Cons

  • Custom apps must be internal or directory-published
  • No self-hosted or open source version

Slack MCP Server FAQ

Is Slack MCP Server free?

The server costs nothing extra. You need a Slack workspace and a client or app approved to connect.

How do I connect Slack MCP Server?

Add https://mcp.slack.com/mcp as a connector in a supported client such as Claude or Cursor and sign in to Slack with OAuth.

What can Slack MCP Server do?

It can search Slack, read channels and threads, send or schedule messages, manage canvases and look up users.