Slack operations using MCP tools for all API interactions.
Quick Reference
- Workflow: See flow.md for complete workflow guide and templates
Key Principles
- Always use MCP tools (
slack:post_message) for API operations - Reply in thread using
thread_tswhen responding to messages - Use rich blocks for interactive notifications (approval buttons)
- Post responses using MCP tools after task completion
Environment
SLACK_BOT_TOKEN- Slack bot token (xoxb-...)SLACK_APP_TOKEN- Slack app token (xapp-...) for socket mode
MCP Operations
Always use MCP tools for Slack API operations:
slack:post_message- Send messages, reply in threads, use rich blocks
See flow.md for complete workflow examples.
Response Posting
IMPORTANT: Always post responses after task completion using slack:post_message.
For webhook tasks: Always reply in thread using thread_ts from task metadata.
See flow.md for workflow examples including job notifications and templates.md for response templates.