Slack Explorer MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Slack Explorer in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add slack-explorer -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack-explorer": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Slack Explorer MCP server do?

MCP server specialized in retrieving information from Slack messages and threads

Is the Slack Explorer MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Slack Explorer run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Slack Explorer to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add slack-explorer -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shibayu36/slack-explorer-mcp:0.12.0

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