Slack MCP Server
by pulsemcpcom.pulsemcp/slackv0.0.7
MCP server for Slack — read/write messages, manage threads, and react to messages.
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Maintained41d ago
Install Slack MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add slack-pulsemcp -e SLACK_BOT_TOKEN='<slack-bot-token>' -- npx -y slack-workspace-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-pulsemcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"slack-workspace-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "<slack-bot-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-pulsemcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"slack-workspace-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "<slack-bot-token>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"slack-pulsemcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"slack-workspace-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "<slack-bot-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-pulsemcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"slack-workspace-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "<slack-bot-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLACK_BOT_TOKEN | yes | yes | Slack Bot User OAuth Token starting with xoxb-. |
| ENABLED_TOOLGROUPS | — | — | Comma-separated list of tool groups to enable (readonly, write). |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 41d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-30 · 41d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2025-07-03 · 15mo ago · GitHub · monorepo-latest-placeholder@0.0.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-06-14 · 4mo ago · official registry · v0.0.7
FAQ
›How do I install the Slack MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add slack-pulsemcp -e SLACK_BOT_TOKEN='<slack-bot-token>' -- npx -y slack-workspace-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Slack require an API key?
Yes. It expects SLACK_BOT_TOKEN, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Slack as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Slack in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as com.pulsemcp/slack.
Alternatives to Slack
Other communication MCP servers.