What is Slack MCP and how does it work?

Slack MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Ravenala's connector that enables natural language interaction with your Slack workspace through any LLM. It translates conversational commands into Slack actions, eliminating complex API management.

Do I need technical expertise to set up Slack AI integration?

Not at all! The setup process is designed for non-technical users. Simply authenticate your Slack account through our secure connection flow, and you're ready to start chatting with your Slack data immediately.

Which LLMs are compatible with the Slack Connector?

Ravenala's Slack MCP works with any LLM, including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and local models. The connector acts as a universal bridge, so you can switch between different AI models seamlessly.

Can I access private channels through Slack MCP?

Yes, but only channels where your authenticated Slack account has access. The connector respects all existing Slack permissions and security settings, ensuring data privacy and workspace integrity are maintained.

What types of Slack data can I query through chat?

You can access messages, channel information, user data, file attachments, and workspace analytics. Query recent conversations, search historical messages, analyze trends, or generate reports through natural language commands.

Is my Slack data secure when using this connector?

Absolutely. Ravenala uses enterprise-grade encryption and follows OAuth 2.0 security standards. Your Slack data remains within secure channels, and we never store sensitive information permanently on our servers.

Can I automate Slack workflows through conversational commands?

Yes! Create automated workflows by describing what you want in natural language. Schedule messages, set up channel notifications, create recurring reports, or trigger actions based on specific conversation patterns.

How does Slack AI differ from Slack's built-in features?

While Slack offers basic automation, our AI integration provides advanced natural language processing, cross-channel analysis, intelligent summarization, and the ability to work with any LLM for customized responses.

What happens if my Slack workspace changes or updates?

The connector automatically syncs with workspace changes. New channels, updated permissions, and member changes are reflected immediately, ensuring your conversational queries always work with current workspace data.

Can multiple team members use the same Slack MCP connection?

Each team member needs their own authentication for security reasons, but multiple connections from the same workspace work seamlessly together. This ensures proper access control while enabling collaborative AI-powered workflows.

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Provide a weekly Slack digest of important updates

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Your guide for Slack

Overview

Transform your Slack workflow with Ravenala's powerful MCP connector that bridges your team's favorite messaging platform with any LLM through natural conversation. Skip the complex API integrations and technichal headaches: our Slack MCP solution lets you harness AI capabilities directly within your existing chat interface, making advanced automation accessible to everyone on your team.

Whether you're managing channels, analyzing message sentiment, or automating routine tasks, Ravenala's Slack AI integration eliminates the friction between human conversation and machine intelligence. Connect once, chat naturally, and watch as your Slack workspace becomes a command center for intelligent automation that actually feels intuitive to use.

How to connect Slack MCP

Getting started is refreshingly simple: click on the Connect button on the top right, follow the steps to authenticate with your Slack account, then you're ready to start a new chat and use Slack tools through Ravenala's intuitive interface.

Once connected, engage with your Slack workspace through natural conversation. Ask questions about channel activity, request message summaries, or automate workflows using plain English commands that feel as natural as chatting with a colleague.

Top benefits of using Slack through chat

Intelligent Channel Management

Monitor multiple channels simultaneously through conversational queries. Ask 'What's the latest discussion in #marketing about the product launch?' and get instant summaries instead of scrolling through hundreds of messages to find relevant conversations.

Automated Message Analysis

Transform raw Slack data into actionable insights with natural language requests. Simply ask 'Analyze sentiment in #customer-feedback this week' and receive comprehensive reports without wrestling with complex analytics tools or export processes.

Streamlined Team Communication

Send targeted messages and manage team interactions through conversational commands. Instead of navigating Slack's interface, just say 'Send a reminder about tomorrow's standup to the dev team' and watch it happen instantly.

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activate-or-modify-do-not-disturb-durationDeprecated: turns on do not disturb mode for the current user, or changes its duration.

activate-or-modify-do-not-disturb-duration

add-a-custom-emoji-to-a-slack-teamDeprecated: adds a custom emoji to a Slack workspace given a unique name and an image url.

add-a-custom-emoji-to-a-slack-team

add-an-emoji-alias-in-slackAdds an alias for an existing custom emoji in a Slack enterprise grid organization.

add-an-emoji-alias-in-slack

add-a-remote-file-from-a-serviceAdds a reference to an external file (e.

add-a-remote-file-from-a-service

add-a-star-to-an-itemStars a channel, file, file comment, or a specific message in Slack.

add-a-star-to-an-item

add-call-participantsRegisters new participants added to a Slack call.

add-call-participants

add-emojiAdds a custom emoji to a Slack workspace given a unique name and an image url; subject to workspace emoji limits.

add-emoji

add-reaction-to-an-itemAdds a specified emoji reaction to an existing message in a Slack channel, identified by its timestamp; does not remove or retrieve reactions.

add-reaction-to-an-item

archive-a-public-or-private-channelArchives a Slack public or private channel, making it read-only; the primary 'general' channel cannot be archived.

archive-a-public-or-private-channel

archive-a-slack-conversationArchives a Slack conversation by its id, rendering it read-only and hidden while retaining history, ideal for cleaning up inactive channels; be aware that some channels (like #general or certain dms) cannot be archived and this may impact connected integrations.

archive-a-slack-conversation

chat-post-messageDeprecated: posts a message to a Slack channel, direct message, or private channel.

chat-post-message

close-dm-or-multi-person-dmCloses a Slack direct message (dm) or multi-person direct message (mpdm) channel, removing it from the user's sidebar without deleting history; this action affects only the calling user's view.

close-dm-or-multi-person-dm

create-a-reminderCreates a Slack reminder with specified text and time; time accepts unix timestamps, seconds from now, or natural language (e.

create-a-reminder

create-a-slack-user-groupCreates a new user group (often referred to as a subteam) in a Slack workspace.

create-a-slack-user-group

create-channelInitiates a public or private channel-based conversation.

create-channel

create-channel-based-conversationCreates a new public or private Slack channel with a unique name; the channel can be org-wide, or team-specific if `team id` is given (required if `org wide` is false or not provided).

create-channel-based-conversation

customize-url-unfurlCustomizes url previews (unfurling) in a specific Slack message using a url-encoded json in `unfurls` to define custom content or remove existing previews.

customize-url-unfurl

customize-url-unfurling-in-messagesDeprecated: customizes url previews (unfurling) in a specific Slack message.

customize-url-unfurling-in-messages

delete-a-comment-on-a-fileDeletes a specific comment from a file in Slack; this action is irreversible.

delete-a-comment-on-a-file

delete-a-file-by-idPermanently deletes an existing file from a Slack workspace using its unique file id; this action is irreversible and also removes any associated comments or shares.

delete-a-file-by-id

delete-a-public-or-private-channelPermanently and irreversibly deletes a specified public or private channel, including all its messages and files, within a Slack enterprise grid organization.

delete-a-public-or-private-channel

delete-a-scheduled-message-in-a-chatDeletes a pending, unsent scheduled message from the specified Slack channel, identified by its `scheduled message id`.

delete-a-scheduled-message-in-a-chat

delete-a-slack-reminderDeletes an existing Slack reminder, typically when it is no longer relevant or a task is completed; this operation is irreversible.

delete-a-slack-reminder

deletes-a-message-from-a-chatDeletes a message, identified by its channel id and timestamp, from a Slack channel, private group, or direct message conversation; the authenticated user or bot must be the original poster.

deletes-a-message-from-a-chat

delete-user-profile-photoDeletes the Slack profile photo for the user identified by the token, reverting them to the default avatar; this action is irreversible and succeeds even if no custom photo was set.

delete-user-profile-photo

disable-an-existing-slack-user-groupDisables a specified, currently enabled Slack user group by its unique id, effectively archiving it by setting its 'date delete' timestamp; the group is not permanently deleted and can be re-enabled.

disable-an-existing-slack-user-group

enable-a-specified-user-groupEnables a disabled user group in Slack using its id, reactivating it for mentions and permissions; this action only changes the enabled status and cannot create new groups or modify other properties.

enable-a-specified-user-group

enable-public-sharing-of-a-fileEnables public sharing for an existing Slack file by generating a publicly accessible url; this action does not create new files.

enable-public-sharing-of-a-file

end-a-call-with-duration-and-idEnds an ongoing Slack call, identified by its id (obtained from `calls.

end-a-call-with-duration-and-id

end-snoozeEnds the current user's snooze mode immediately.

end-snooze

end-user-do-not-disturb-sessionEnds the authenticated user's current do not disturb (dnd) session in Slack, affecting only dnd status and making them available; if dnd is not active, Slack acknowledges the request without changing status.

end-user-do-not-disturb-session

end-user-snooze-mode-immediatelyDeprecated: ends the current user's snooze mode immediately.

end-user-snooze-mode-immediately

fetch-bot-user-informationFetches information for a specified, existing Slack bot user; will not work for regular user accounts or other integration types.

fetch-bot-user-information

fetch-conversation-historyFetches a chronological list of messages and events from a specified Slack conversation, accessible by the authenticated user/bot, with options for pagination and time range filtering.

fetch-conversation-history

fetch-current-team-info-with-optional-team-scopeDeprecated: fetches comprehensive metadata about the current Slack team.

fetch-current-team-info-with-optional-team-scope

fetch-dnd-status-for-multiple-team-membersDeprecated: retrieves a user's current do not disturb status.

fetch-dnd-status-for-multiple-team-members

fetch-item-reactionsFetches reactions for a Slack message, file, or file comment, requiring one of: channel and timestamp; file id; or file comment id.

fetch-item-reactions

fetch-message-thread-from-a-conversationRetrieves replies to a specific parent message in a Slack conversation, using the channel id and the parent message's timestamp (`ts`).

fetch-message-thread-from-a-conversation

fetch-team-infoFetches comprehensive metadata about the current Slack team, or a specified team if the provided id is accessible.

fetch-team-info