Agent skill · writing content · anthropics
slack-search
Guidance for effectively searching Slack to find messages, files, channels, and people
Why this skill is useful
Codifies specific search strategies and modifiers for Slack that the AI could infer but doesn't have to guess.
What it needs
Requires slack account access. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 23,345 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Slack Search This skill provides guidance for effectively searching Slack to find messages, files, and information. When to Use Apply this skill whenever you need to find information in Slack — including when a user asks you to locate messages, conversations, files, or people, or when you need to gather context before answering a question about what's happening in Slack. Search Tools Overview Tool Use When ------ ---------- slacksearchpublic Searching public channels only. Does not require user consent. slacksearchpublicandprivate Searching all channels including private, DMs, and group DMs. Requires user consent. slacksearchchannels Finding channels by name or description. slacksearchusers Finding people by name, email, or role. Search Strategy Start Broad, Then Narrow 1. Begin with a simple keyword or natural language question. 2. If too many results, add filters (in:, from:, date ranges). 3. If too few results, remove filters and try synonyms or related terms. Choose the Right Search Mode Natural language questions (e.g., "What is the deadline for project X?") — Best for fuzzy, conceptual searches where you don't know exact keywords. Keyword search (e.g., project X deadline) — Best for finding specific, exact content. Use Multiple Searches Don't rely on a single search. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills anthropics/slack-search