name: slack-operations description: Slack API operations for messages, channels, threads, and notifications. Use when posting messages to Slack, replying in threads, sending notifications, or managing Slack communications.
Slack operations using MCP tools for all API interactions.
Quick Reference
- Workflow: See flow.md for complete workflow guide and templates
Key Principles
- Always use MCP tools (
slack:send_slack_message) for API operations - Reply in thread using
thread_tswhen responding to messages - Use rich blocks for interactive notifications (approval buttons)
- Post responses using MCP tools after task completion
Environment
SLACK_BOT_TOKEN- Slack bot token (xoxb-...)SLACK_APP_TOKEN- Slack app token (xapp-...) for socket mode
MCP Operations
Always use MCP tools for Slack API operations:
slack:send_slack_message- Send messages, reply in threads, use rich blocks
See flow.md for complete workflow examples.
Response Posting
IMPORTANT: Always post responses after task completion using slack:send_slack_message.
For webhook tasks: Always reply in thread using thread_ts from task metadata.
See flow.md for workflow examples including job notifications and templates.md for response templates.