slack-mcp-server

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Overview

slack-mcp-server is a server application designed to enable Claude to interact with Slack workspaces through the Slack API.

To use slack-mcp-server, build the Docker image and run it with your Slack bot token and team ID as environment variables.

Seamless integration with Slack API - Enables Claude to perform actions within Slack workspaces - Easy to set up using Docker

Automating responses in Slack channels
Integrating AI functionalities into Slack for enhanced collaboration
Managing Slack workspace interactions through a custom bot

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect slack-mcp-server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack-mcp-server-anycontext-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is required to run slack-mcp-server?

You need Docker installed and a valid Slack bot token and team ID.

Can I customize the bot's behavior?

Yes! You can modify the server code to customize how Claude interacts with Slack.

Is slack-mcp-server open source?

Yes! The project is available on GitHub for anyone to use and contribute.

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