slacker
Slack API client
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. The package is abandoned and unmaintained since 2020, with no active development. Slack's API has evolved significantly since then, and there is no guarantee of compatibility. For new projects, use an actively maintained alternative. For legacy systems already using slacker, plan a migration to a supported client library.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Slack API token required; package classifiers indicate support for Python 2.7, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7.
- Installation friction is high and maintenance is a significant concern: the package is archived and abandoned, with the last commit on 2020-07-03 and no releases since 2020-02-15.
- The repository has not been maintained for over 2372 days.
License · maintenance · safety
permissive license (permissive) — Licensed under Apache License 2.0 (permissive), which allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, though you should retain license notices in any derivative work.
last release 2020-02-15 (2372 days) · last repo commit 2020-07-03 · 1,588 stars · archived
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 455,396 downloads/mo, #6,558 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
from slacker import Slacker
slack = Slacker('<your-slack-api-token-goes-here>')
slack.chat.post_message('#general', 'Hello fellow slackers!')- Whether the Slack API methods exposed by this package remain compatible with current Slack API endpoints and authentication schemes.
- Whether the package works reliably with Python versions beyond 3.7 despite classifiers only listing up to 3.7.
- Current status of any breaking changes in Slack's API since the package's last update in February 2020.
What it is and what it does
Slacker is a Python wrapper around the Slack API that abstracts HTTP requests into method calls, letting you interact with Slack programmatically. It supports sending messages to channels, retrieving user lists, uploading files, and other core Slack operations. The library also supports HTTP proxying and connection pooling via the requests library.
However, the package is archived and unmaintained as of 2020. The classifiers indicate support for Python 2.7, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7. While it has no known vulnerabilities, the lack of maintenance means it may not work with current Slack API changes or contemporary security practices.
Use it for
- Send automated notifications or alerts to Slack channels from a Python application or cron job.
- Build a simple Slack bot that responds to events by posting messages or uploading files.
- Retrieve user lists or channel information from Slack for reporting or integration purposes.
- Integrate legacy Python applications with Slack without rewriting the integration layer.
Worth the install?
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No.
The package is abandoned and unmaintained since 2020, with no active development. Slack's API has evolved significantly since then, and there is no guarantee of compatibility. For new projects, use an actively maintained alternative. For legacy systems already using slacker, plan a migration to a supported client library.
Install
slacker on PyPI
Before you install
Installation friction is high and maintenance is a significant concern: the package is archived and abandoned, with the last commit on 2020-07-03 and no releases since 2020-02-15. The repository has not been maintained for over 2372 days.
Slack API token required; package classifiers indicate support for Python 2.7, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache License 2.0 (permissive), which allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, though you should retain license notices in any derivative work.
Quickstart
from slacker import Slacker
slack = Slacker('<your-slack-api-token-goes-here>')
slack.chat.post_message('#general', 'Hello fellow slackers!')Verify before relying
- Whether the Slack API methods exposed by this package remain compatible with current Slack API endpoints and authentication schemes.
- Whether the package works reliably with Python versions beyond 3.7 despite classifiers only listing up to 3.7.
- Current status of any breaking changes in Slack's API since the package's last update in February 2020.
Package facts
| License | permissive license permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 2,372 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | repository archived |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 455,396 / month, #6,558 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Intended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseNatural Language :: EnglishProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.4Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7 |
Evidence: slacker-0.14.0.tar.gz
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