How do I clear the cached data?

You can run the 'cache-utils.sh clear' command to wipe the local user directory and start fresh.

Why does this skill use a local cache?

Caching allows for nearly instantaneous lookups and avoids hitting Slack API rate limits, especially in workspaces with tens of thousands of users.

Can I search by partial names?

Yes, the skill first attempts an exact match and then falls back to partial name/starts-with matching for better results.

What dependencies are required?

You need 'jq' installed for processing JSON data and Python 3.6+ for Slack API interactions.

Slack User Search & Cache

Name: Slack User Search & Cache
Author: djalmaaraujo

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Herramientas de Colaboración

Finds Slack user IDs quickly using an intelligent local cache and API fallback to facilitate DMs and mentions.

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This skill optimizes Slack user lookups within the Claude Code environment by maintaining a high-performance local cache using jq. It allows developers to quickly find user IDs by username, real name, or display name without repetitive API calls, even in workspaces with over 50,000 members. By handling bulk caching and smart matching, it serves as a foundational tool for automating Slack-based workflows, such as sending direct messages or tagging team members during development tasks.

Características Principales

Automatic API fallback when users aren't found in the local cache
Multi-field search across usernames, real names, and display names
0 GitHub stars
Cache management tools to inspect, count, or clear stored data
Intelligent local caching for sub-second lookups in large organizations
Bulk caching capabilities to sync up to 1,000 users per request

Casos de Uso

Retrieving user IDs to automate direct message notifications via Claude
Finding colleagues' Slack identities based on partial names or handles
Searching massive Slack directories without hitting API rate limits

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Características Principales

Automatic API fallback when users aren't found in the local cache
Multi-field search across usernames, real names, and display names
0 GitHub stars
Cache management tools to inspect, count, or clear stored data
Intelligent local caching for sub-second lookups in large organizations
Bulk caching capabilities to sync up to 1,000 users per request

Casos de Uso

Retrieving user IDs to automate direct message notifications via Claude
Finding colleagues' Slack identities based on partial names or handles
Searching massive Slack directories without hitting API rate limits