# Channels/list

> List all available channels. Use when discovering what channels exist or checking channel metadata.

- Skill: `majiayu000/channels-list` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/channels-list`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/channels-list/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/channels-list

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# List Channels

List all channels to discover available communication streams.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

- Discover what channels exist
- Check channel metadata (creator, creation date)
- Find the right channel to publish to
- Get an overview of communication streams

## Process

### Step 1: List All Channels

```bash
npx dot-agents channels list
```

### Step 2: Review Output

The output shows all channels with their metadata:

```text
Channels (4):

  #status
    Progress updates and milestone notifications
    created by system at 2025-12-10T08:00:00.000Z

  #issues
    Problems, blockers, and errors
    created by system at 2025-12-10T08:00:00.000Z

  @developer
    created by human:tnez at 2025-12-12T09:00:00.000Z
```

## Examples

### Example 1: Check Available Channels

```bash
npx dot-agents channels list
```

### Example 2: Filter Public Channels

```bash
npx dot-agents channels list | grep "^  #"
```

### Example 3: Filter DM Channels

```bash
npx dot-agents channels list | grep "^  @"
```

## Channel Types

- `#channel-name` - Public channels for topic-based communication
- `@persona-name` - Direct message inboxes for personas

## Notes

- Channels are created automatically when first message is published
- Empty result means no channels have been created yet
- Use this before publishing to discover the right channel