slack
This skill provides read-only access to your Slack workspace, letting you retrieve messages from channels and direct messages, list users and channels, and search across conversations. All operations are non-destructive—you can browse and query but cannot send or modify anything.
Slack skill lets you read and search messages from channels, DMs, and users in your workspace.
AI-generated summary based on this skill's SKILL.md
Install
ykdojo/safeclaw/slack · repository language: HTML
git clone https://github.com/ykdojo/safeclaw
cp -r safeclaw/setup/skills/slack ~/.claude/skills/slacknpx skillfed install ykdojo/safeclaw/slackFrequently asked questions
AI-generated answers based on this skill's SKILL.md and metadata
How do I read Slack messages using this skill?
slack provides read-only access to retrieve messages from your Slack channels and direct messages. You can fetch conversation history, view past discussions, and access message content without modifying anything. The skill connects to your workspace to pull message data on demand.
Can I search Slack messages by keyword or filter criteria?
Yes. slack includes search functionality that lets you query messages across your workspace by keyword or apply filter criteria to narrow results. You can look up specific conversations, find messages from particular users, or locate discussions containing certain terms.
What Slack workspace data and channel information can I access?
slack grants access to workspace data including channel information, user lists, and conversation metadata. You can retrieve details about channels, browse member information, and examine channel settings—all through read-only operations that preserve your workspace integrity.
How do I list and browse Slack channels and users?
slack lets you list available channels and users in your workspace, then browse through them. You can view channel names, descriptions, member counts, and user profiles to understand your workspace structure and find the conversations or people you're looking for.
Is slack read-only access, or can I modify messages?
slack operates in read-only mode—all operations are non-destructive. You can browse, retrieve, and search messages and workspace data, but you cannot send new messages, edit existing ones, or make changes to your workspace. It's a safe, query-focused tool.
What license does slack use?
slack is released under the MIT license, which permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions. Refer to the license terms for complete details on permitted usage.
SKILL.md
rendered from the published skill — quoted content, verbatim
Slack Read Tool
Use ~/tools/slack-read.js to read Slack data:
# List channels
node ~/tools/slack-read.js channels
# List DMs
node ~/tools/slack-read.js dms
# Read channel history (last 20 messages)
node ~/tools/slack-read.js history <channel_id>
node ~/tools/slack-read.js history <channel_id> 50 # last 50
# Search messages
node ~/tools/slack-read.js search "keyword"
node ~/tools/slack-read.js search "from:@user in:#channel"
# List users
node ~/tools/slack-read.js users
# Get channel info
node ~/tools/slack-read.js info <channel_id>
- This is read-only - you cannot send messages or modify anything
- Requires SLACK_TOKEN env var (run
./scripts/setup-slack.shon host)
Read as markdown · JSON record · Browse the source repository
File tree — 1 file
setup/skills/slack/SKILL.md