slack-tool
Slack integration tool for send/receive messages, search, unreplied checks, channel listing, and emoji reactions. Use when: posting to Slack, listing channels, replying in threads, checking unreplied items, or adding reactions.
Best use case
slack-tool is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Slack integration tool for send/receive messages, search, unreplied checks, channel listing, and emoji reactions. Use when: posting to Slack, listing channels, replying in threads, checking unreplied items, or adding reactions.
Teams using slack-tool should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/slack-tool/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How slack-tool Compares
| Feature / Agent | slack-tool | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Slack integration tool for send/receive messages, search, unreplied checks, channel listing, and emoji reactions. Use when: posting to Slack, listing channels, replying in threads, checking unreplied items, or adding reactions.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Slack Tool
External tool for Slack messaging, search, reactions, and channel management.
## Invocation via Bash
Use **Bash** with `animaworks-tool slack <subcommand> [args]`:
```bash
animaworks-tool slack send CHANNEL MESSAGE [--thread TS]
animaworks-tool slack messages CHANNEL [-n 20]
animaworks-tool slack search KEYWORD [-c CHANNEL] [-n 50]
animaworks-tool slack unreplied [--json]
animaworks-tool slack channels
```
## Actions
### send — Send message
```json
{"tool_name": "slack", "action": "send", "args": {"channel": "#channel-name", "message": "text", "thread": "thread ts (optional)"}}
```
### messages — Get messages
```json
{"tool_name": "slack", "action": "messages", "args": {"channel": "#channel-name", "limit": 20}}
```
### search — Search messages
```json
{"tool_name": "slack", "action": "search", "args": {"keyword": "search term", "channel": "#channel (optional)", "limit": 50}}
```
### unreplied — Check unreplied messages
```json
{"tool_name": "slack", "action": "unreplied", "args": {}}
```
### channels — List channels
```json
{"tool_name": "slack", "action": "channels", "args": {}}
```
### react — Add emoji reaction
```json
{"tool_name": "slack", "action": "react", "args": {"channel": "#channel-name", "emoji": "thumbsup", "message_ts": "message timestamp"}}
```
- `emoji`: Slack emoji name without colons (e.g. `thumbsup`, `eyes`, `white_check_mark`)
- `message_ts`: Timestamp of the target message (available from `messages` action results)
## CLI Usage (S/C/D/G-mode)
```bash
animaworks-tool slack send CHANNEL MESSAGE [--thread TS]
animaworks-tool slack messages CHANNEL [-n 20]
animaworks-tool slack search KEYWORD [-c CHANNEL] [-n 50]
animaworks-tool slack unreplied [--json]
animaworks-tool slack channels
```
> The `react` action is not available via CLI. Use MCP instead.
## Notes
- Slack Bot Token must be configured in credentials
- Channel can be specified with # prefix or by channel ID
- Reactions require the `reactions:write` scopeRelated Skills
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