Slack User MCP Server

MCP server for interacting with Slack as a user

Local serverstdio

What is the Slack User MCP Server?

MCP server for interacting with Slack as a user

The short version

MCP Server for the Slack API, enabling Claude to interact with Slack workspaces as a user.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
limitnumber, default: 100, max: 200): Maximum users to return
ReturnsDetailed user profile information

How to install the Slack User MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack": {
      "command": "npm",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--prefix",
        "/path/to/slack-user-mcp",
        "start"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SLACK_TOKEN": "YOUR_SLACK_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
SLACK_TOKENDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Slack User MCP to Returns.”
  • “Use Slack User MCP to Troubleshooting.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for interacting with Slack as a user Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.