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Claude MCP Tutorial: Slack in 30 Seconds
Published May 7, 2026 · 328 views on YouTube
Key takeaways
- Claude connects to Slack through the connectors list under the plus sign in the chat window
- Once connected, Claude can create draft messages, read public messages, files, channels, users, canvases, and user profiles
- The connection also supports links and message scheduling
How do you connect Claude to Slack?
Select the plus sign in the Claude chat window, go to Connectors, then Browse connectors, and type “Slack.” Select Slack, sign in with your Slack account, and allow access. Claude then has direct access to your Slack tools without leaving the chat.
What can Claude do in Slack once connected?
Once the Slack connector is authorized, Claude can create draft messages and read public messages, files, channels, users, canvases, and user profiles. It can also work with links and adjust scheduled messages, all directly from the Claude interface.
Where do I find the connectors list?
The connectors list lives behind the plus sign on the Claude chat screen. From there, select Connectors to see your managed connectors, or use Browse connectors to search for and add new ones like Slack.
Full video transcript
In this video, I’m going to show you how to connect Claude to Slack via connectors inside of your MCP connections list. You get there by selecting the plus sign on your Claude chat, going to connectors, checking your managed connectors, browse connectors, type Slack, select Slack, sign in with your account, allow access. Now, you’re able to see all the tools you’re able to interact with inside of Slack directly within Claude. Create a draft message, read only public messages, messages and files channels users canvas user profiles, links, adjust scheduling messages, and more.