Which Slack API permissions are required?

The bot requires scopes such as chat:write and history scopes (channels:history, groups:history, im:history, etc.) to read and post messages.

Does this skill support private channels?

Yes, as long as the Slack Bot has been invited to the private channel and has the appropriate permissions/scopes.

How do I authenticate the skill with my Slack workspace?

You must provide a SLACK_BOT_USER_OAUTH_TOKEN in your environment variables. For reading replies, a SLACK_USER_OAUTH_TOKEN is also recommended.

What is the Slack Claude Code Skill?

It is a specialized capability that allows Claude Code agents to send messages and listen for replies on Slack via a Python script integration.

Can Claude wait for a specific response in Slack?

Yes, the 'ask' mode allows you to define a timeout and polling interval, during which Claude will wait for a user to reply to the initiated thread.

Slack Integration for Claude Code

Name: Slack Integration for Claude Code
Author: motoya0118

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Enables Claude to interact with Slack by posting questions, waiting for user replies, and managing message threads.

About

This skill bridges the gap between CLI-based agents and team communication platforms by allowing Claude to interact directly with Slack. It provides a structured way to ask questions, poll for responses within a specific timeout, and respond to existing message threads. It is particularly useful for human-in-the-loop workflows where an AI agent requires real-time feedback, approvals, or clarification from team members without leaving the command-line environment.

Key Features

Interactive 'Ask' mode with customizable timeout and polling intervals
Automated 'Reply in thread' hints to guide user responses
Threaded reply support for organized and contextual conversations
Configurable channel overrides and bot/user OAuth token support
66 GitHub stars
Standardized JSON output for seamless integration with CLI agents

Use Cases

Bridging CLI-driven workflows with team-wide Slack communication
Automating status updates and collaborative debugging sessions
Requesting human confirmation or input during long-running automated tasks

About

Key Features

Interactive 'Ask' mode with customizable timeout and polling intervals
Automated 'Reply in thread' hints to guide user responses
Threaded reply support for organized and contextual conversations
Configurable channel overrides and bot/user OAuth token support
66 GitHub stars
Standardized JSON output for seamless integration with CLI agents

Use Cases

Bridging CLI-driven workflows with team-wide Slack communication
Automating status updates and collaborative debugging sessions
Requesting human confirmation or input during long-running automated tasks