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Slack + Claude / ChatGPT
Slack's official MCP server lets AI assistants search channels, read threads, send messages and create or update canvases. Workspace admins approve and manage each MCP client.
Every field below was confirmed in vendor docs on Oct 28, 2026.
| Category | Collaboration |
|---|---|
| Built by the vendor? | Yes |
| Claude | Directory connector Slack appears in Claude's connector directory. Setup steps are on docs.slack.dev. |
| ChatGPT | Directory app/plugin Use the Slack app or plugin in ChatGPT. Admins control availability and actions in the ChatGPT admin console. |
| Setup type | Directory listing |
| Read-only or read/write | Read/write It searches and reads messages and threads, sends messages, creates channels and creates or updates canvases. |
| Admin setup needed? | Depends If your workspace requires app approval, a Slack admin has to approve the MCP integration before anyone can sign in. |
| Plan / requirements | A Slack workspace. Slack admin approval may apply. |
| MCP / connector URL | See Slack docs (official remote server) |
| Last verified | Oct 28, 2026 |
Sources
- Slack Developer Docs: Slack MCP server overview
- Slack Developer Docs: Connect to Claude
- OpenAI Help: Using Slack in ChatGPT
- Slack Developer Docs: Admin approval for MCP apps
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