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slack_list_channels

Retrieve a list of all Slack channels in your workspace to quickly find and access relevant conversations.

Instructions

List Slack channels

Input Schema

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No arguments

Implementation Reference

  • server.js:12-104 (registration)
    Tool registration array listing all tools including 'slack_list_channels' at line 78
    const TOOLS = [
      ["list_emails", "List emails from Mail.app inbox with optional filters"],
      ["read_email", "Read full email content by ID"],
      ["search_emails", "Search emails by keyword, sender, or date range"],
      ["send_email", "Compose and send a new email"],
      ["reply_email", "Reply to an existing email"],
      ["move_email", "Move email to a different mailbox"],
      ["save_attachment", "Save email attachment to disk"],
      ["list_calendar_names", "List available calendars"],
      ["list_calendar_events", "List calendar events for a date range"],
      ["create_calendar_event", "Create a new calendar event"],
      ["delete_calendar_event", "Delete a calendar event with preview"],
      ["update_calendar_event", "Update an existing calendar event"],
      ["list_reminders", "List reminders from a specific list"],
      ["list_reminder_lists", "List all reminder lists"],
      ["create_reminder", "Create a new reminder"],
      ["complete_reminder", "Mark a reminder as complete"],
      ["list_contacts", "List contacts from the address book"],
      ["search_contacts", "Search contacts by name, email, or phone"],
      ["get_contact", "Get full contact details by name"],
      ["list_notes", "List notes from Apple Notes"],
      ["read_note", "Read full note content"],
      ["create_note", "Create a new note in Apple Notes"],
      ["search_notes", "Search notes by keyword"],
      ["list_message_chats", "List recent iMessage conversations"],
      ["read_messages", "Read messages from a conversation"],
      ["search_messages", "Search iMessages by keyword"],
      ["list_omnifocus_tasks", "List tasks from OmniFocus"],
      ["list_omnifocus_projects", "List OmniFocus projects"],
      ["create_omnifocus_task", "Create a new task in OmniFocus"],
      ["complete_omnifocus_task", "Mark an OmniFocus task complete"],
      ["search_omnifocus_tasks", "Search OmniFocus tasks"],
      ["list_omnifocus_tags", "List OmniFocus tags"],
      ["outlook_list_emails", "List emails from Microsoft Outlook"],
      ["outlook_read_email", "Read an Outlook email"],
      ["outlook_search_emails", "Search Outlook emails"],
      ["outlook_send_email", "Send email via Outlook"],
      ["outlook_list_events", "List Outlook calendar events"],
      ["outlook_create_event", "Create Outlook calendar event"],
      ["onedrive_list_files", "List files and folders in OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_read_file", "Read file content from OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_search_files", "Search files in OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_write_file", "Write or upload file to OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_delete_file", "Delete file from OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_move_file", "Move or rename file in OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_root", "List mounted OneDrive directories"],
      ["onedrive_file_info", "Get file or folder metadata"],
      ["onedrive_set_scope", "Restrict OneDrive access to a folder"],
      ["finder_list", "List files in a Finder directory"],
      ["finder_search", "Search files using Spotlight"],
      ["pdf_read", "Read text content from a PDF file"],
      ["word_read", "Read content from a Word document"],
      ["word_create", "Create a new Word document"],
      ["word_append", "Append content to a Word document"],
      ["excel_read", "Read data from an Excel spreadsheet"],
      ["excel_create", "Create a new Excel spreadsheet"],
      ["excel_write_cell", "Write data to Excel cells"],
      ["ppt_read", "Read content from a PowerPoint file"],
      ["ppt_create", "Create a new PowerPoint presentation"],
      ["teams_list_chats", "List Microsoft Teams chat conversations"],
      ["teams_read_chat_messages", "Read messages from a Teams chat"],
      ["teams_list_teams", "List Teams and their channels"],
      ["teams_list_channels", "List channels in a Teams team"],
      ["teams_read_channel_messages", "Read messages from a Teams channel"],
      ["teams_send_message", "Send a message to a Teams chat or channel"],
      ["slack_list_workspaces", "List Slack workspaces"],
      ["slack_list_channels", "List Slack channels"],
      ["slack_read_channel_messages", "Read messages from a Slack channel"],
      ["slack_search_messages", "Search Slack messages"],
      ["stocks_get_quote", "Get current stock price and market data"],
      ["stocks_search_symbol", "Search for a stock ticker symbol"],
      ["stocks_get_chart", "Get historical price data for a stock"],
      ["whatsapp_list_chats", "List WhatsApp conversations"],
      ["whatsapp_read_messages", "Read messages from a WhatsApp chat"],
      ["whatsapp_search_messages", "Search WhatsApp messages"],
      ["whatsapp_send_message", "Send a WhatsApp message"],
      ["whatsapp_send_file", "Send a file via WhatsApp"],
      ["safari_read_tab", "Read content of a Safari tab"],
      ["safari_click", "Click an element in Safari"],
      ["safari_search_tabs", "Search text across Safari tabs"],
      ["safari_wait_for", "Wait for an element in Safari"],
      ["list_safari_bookmarks", "List Safari bookmarks"],
      ["list_accounts", "List configured email and calendar accounts"],
      ["create_email_folder", "Create a new email folder/mailbox"],
      ["daily_brief", "Morning briefing: calendar, reminders, inbox"],
      ["nordvpn_status", "Check NordVPN connection status"],
      ["nordvpn_servers", "Get recommended NordVPN servers"],
      ["nordvpn_diagnose", "Diagnose NordVPN issues"],
      ["lmcp_state", "LMCP environment health snapshot"],
      ["run_diagnostics", "Run diagnostic checks on all services"],
      ["report_problem", "Report a problem to the LMCP team"],
      ["get_config", "Get current LMCP configuration"],
    ];
  • Generic stub handler registered for all tools (including slack_list_channels) - always returns an inspection stub message
    for (const [name, desc] of TOOLS) {
      server.tool(name, desc, {}, async () => ({
        content: [{ type: "text", text: "This is an inspection stub. Install Local MCP: npx -y local-mcp@latest setup" }],
      }));
    }
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It only states 'List Slack channels' without mentioning whether it lists public/private channels, archived channels, pagination, rate limits, or authentication requirements.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is very concise at three words, with no wasted text. It front-loads the verb and resource. However, it may be overly terse, lacking necessary context.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description fails to provide essential context about what channels are listed (e.g., all channels, only public, filtering options). This incompleteness limits the agent's ability to decide when to use the tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has no parameters, so schema description coverage is 100%. The description does not need to add meaning for non-existent parameters. Baseline score of 4 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'List Slack channels' clearly states the verb (List) and resource (Slack channels). Among sibling tools like slack_list_workspaces, slack_read_channel_messages, and slack_search_messages, this tool is distinct in purpose.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as what type of channels are listed or if any prerequisites (e.g., being logged into a workspace) are needed.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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