Slack Note Capture MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLACK_BOT_TOKEN | Yes | Bot User OAuth Token from your Slack app (starts with xoxb-) | |
| SLACK_CHANNEL_ID | No | Default channel ID for operations |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| slack_read_messagesA | Read messages from a Slack channel. Returns messages from the last N days or since a specific timestamp. Use this to pull captured content from the inbox. |
| slack_post_messageA | Post a message to a Slack channel. Returns the message timestamp (ts) which can be used to read thread replies later. |
| slack_post_to_threadB | Post a reply to an existing message thread. Use this to continue a conversation in a thread. |
| slack_read_threadA | Read all replies in a message thread. Use this to check for user responses to a message you posted. |
| slack_wait_for_replyA | Poll a thread waiting for a user reply. Posts an initial message if provided, then polls until a non-bot reply appears or timeout is reached. Use this when you need to ask the user a question and wait for their response via Slack. |
| slack_get_fileA | Get information about a file shared in Slack, including download URL. Use this to retrieve voice notes and documents. |
| slack_download_fileB | Download a file from Slack and save it to the specified path. |
| slack_list_channelsA | List available Slack channels. Use this to find channel IDs. |
| slack_search_messagesC | Search for messages containing specific text or hashtags. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 9 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: downloading files, getting file info, listing channels, posting messages, replying in threads, reading messages, reading threads, searching messages, and waiting for replies. The descriptions reinforce these distinctions, making misselection unlikely.
All tools follow a consistent 'slack_verb_noun' pattern (e.g., slack_download_file, slack_post_message). This predictability helps agents easily understand and navigate the toolset without confusion from mixed conventions.
With 9 tools, this server is well-scoped for Slack note capture, covering essential operations like reading, posting, searching, and file handling. Each tool serves a clear purpose without bloat or redundancy.
The toolset provides complete coverage for the Slack note capture domain, including CRUD-like operations (post/read messages), file management, channel listing, search, and interactive features like waiting for replies. No obvious gaps exist for the stated purpose.