Slack Explorer MCP
CommunityMCP server by shibayu36 · updated · ★ 50
MCP server specialized in retrieving information from Slack messages and threads Slack Explorer MCP is a community project by shibayu36, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 111 days ago
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Install Slack Explorer MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add slack-explorer-mcp -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0Run in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-explorer-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-explorer-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"slack-explorer-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add slack-explorer-mcp -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0{
"mcpServers": {
"slack-explorer-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add slack-explorer-mcp docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the slack-explorer-mcp block.
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Slack Explorer MCP: common questions
How do I install Slack Explorer MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add slack-explorer-mcp -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Slack Explorer MCP the official server?
Slack Explorer MCP is a community project by shibayu36, not verified by a company domain.
Is Slack Explorer MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Slack Explorer MCP safe to use?
It scores 64 of 100. Grades: maintenance C, licence A, quality B. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Slack Explorer MCP?
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Does Slack Explorer MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
