Can Claude send messages using this skill?

Yes, Claude can navigate to specific channels or DMs and use the fill and press commands to type and send messages programmatically.

How does Claude identify which button or channel to click?

The skill generates a snapshot of the Slack accessibility tree, assigning unique references (like @e1) to interactive elements for precise control.

Can I see what Claude is doing in my Slack?

Yes, you can use the screenshot commands included in the skill to capture the current state of the browser and verify Claude's actions.

Is it possible to check unread messages across multiple workspaces?

The skill interacts with the workspace currently active in the connected browser session; to check others, you would need to navigate to the specific workspace URL.

Does this skill require a Slack API token or Bot permissions?

No, this skill uses browser automation via agent-browser to interact with the Slack web interface, utilizing your existing browser session.

Slack Automation

Name: Slack Automation
Author: decodetool

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Automates Slack interactions and data extraction through browser automation to manage channels, messages, and workspace notifications.

The Slack Automation skill enables Claude to interact directly with Slack workspaces using browser automation, bypassing the need for complex API configurations or OAuth tokens. By leveraging agent-browser, this skill can check for unread messages, navigate through channels and DMs, search conversation history, and extract structured data directly from the Slack web interface. It is an essential tool for developers who need to stay updated on team communications, automate reporting, or retrieve information from their workspace without context-switching away from their terminal.

Key Features

01Advanced search and extraction of message history and shared files

02API-free interaction using browser automation and existing sessions

03Visual verification through screenshots and accessibility snapshots

04Automated navigation of channels, DMs, and activity feeds

05Interactive UI control using accessibility tree element references

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Use Cases

01Searching and extracting specific technical discussions or shared links

02Automating routine notifications or status checks within the workspace

03Summarizing unread messages across multiple project channels during standups

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add decodetool/agent-browser slack

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT