Link Slack to Claude

Watch the step-by-step walkthrough below, then follow along with the guide to connect your Slack workspace to Claude via the Customize menu so you can send messages, search channels, and collaborate directly from your Claude conversations.

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Link Slack to Claude

Follow these steps alongside the video to connect Slack to your Claude account.

1

Login to Claude

2

Navigate to Customize (left-hand side)

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Select Connect your tools

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Find Slack, select your workspace and click Connect

  • Scroll through the tools list or search for Slack
  • Select the Slack workspace you want to connect from the dropdown
  • Click Connect to proceed to the Slack authorisation page
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Login to Slack and allow access to Claude

  • Sign in to your Slack account if prompted
  • Review the permissions Claude is requesting for your workspace
  • Click Allow to grant Claude access to your Slack workspace

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about connecting Slack to Claude.

What can I do after linking Slack to Claude?

Once connected, Claude can interact with your Slack workspace directly from the conversation window. You can ask Claude to send messages to channels or DMs, search for past conversations, list recent messages, summarise threads, and look up channel members — all without leaving Claude. This makes it easy to communicate with your team, share AI-generated content, and keep track of what's happening in Slack alongside your other work.

Where is the Customize menu in Claude?

The Customize option is found in the left-hand sidebar of the Claude interface at claude.ai. Click it to open the customisation panel, then select Connect your tools to browse and manage all available integrations including Slack.

Can Claude send Slack messages on my behalf?

Yes. Once authorised, Claude can send messages to channels and direct message other members of your Slack workspace. You can simply tell Claude what you want to say and where to send it — for example, "Send a message to the #marketing channel saying the report is ready" — and Claude will post it for you using your Slack account.

Which Slack workspace will Claude connect to?

During the connection flow, you'll be prompted to select which Slack workspace to link. If you're a member of multiple workspaces, make sure to choose the correct one before clicking Connect. You can disconnect and reconnect at any time to switch workspaces.

How do I disconnect Slack from Claude?

Go back to Customize → Connect your tools in Claude and find Slack in your connected integrations. Click the disconnect or remove option to revoke access. You can also remove Claude's access from your Slack workspace under Administration → Installed Apps, where all third-party app permissions are managed.

Is the Slack integration available on the free Claude plan?

Tool availability in Claude depends on your plan and region. If Slack appears in your Customize → Connect your tools list, it is available for your account. Claude Pro subscribers generally have access to more tools and higher usage limits for integrated tools. Check the Connect your tools section in your account to see what is currently available.

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