Slackdump

What it does

Slackdump is a powerful utility designed to backup and archive Slack workspace data. It allows users to save private and public messages, channels, users, and emojis locally, bypassing the need for administrator privileges. Its primary value lies in preserving institutional knowledge and creating personal backups of conversations.

Tools

• load_source: Open or switch to a specific Slackdump archive at runtime.
• list_channels: Retrieve a complete list of all channels available in the archive.
• get_channel: Get detailed metadata and information for a specific channel by ID.
• list_users: List all users and members found within the archive.
• get_messages: Read paginated messages from a specific channel.
• get_thread: Retrieve all replies and history for a specific conversation thread.
• get_workspace_info: Access workspace and team-level metadata.
• command_help: Get detailed CLI flag help for any slackdump subcommand.

Installation

To use with Claude Desktop, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slackdump": {
      "command": "slackdump",
      "args": ["mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• claude