Does this skill work with private Slack channels?

Yes, it supports both public channels and private groups, provided the bot has been added to those channels.

What permissions are required for this Slack skill?

You need a Slack Bot Token with scopes including channels:read, channels:history, groups:read, groups:history, and users:read.

Does it automatically mark messages as read?

No, it displays the messages first and then provides a suggestion to use the 'unread-mark' command if you wish to clear them.

Can I limit how many unread messages are displayed?

Yes, you can use the --max parameter to specify the number of messages to fetch, with a default limit of 20.

How does the skill handle message prioritization?

Messages are categorized into High Priority (mentions), Medium Priority (DMs/Private), and Normal Priority (Public) to help you focus on what matters most.

Slack Unread Checker

Name: Slack Unread Checker
Author: shiiman

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Collaboration Tools

Monitors and prioritizes unread Slack messages directly within the terminal to maintain focus during development sessions.

The Slack Unread Checker skill empowers developers to stay connected with their team without the distraction of switching between applications. It fetches unread messages from public channels, private groups, and direct messages, organizing them by channel for clear visibility. The skill automatically prioritizes mentions and direct messages, ensuring that critical updates are addressed immediately while providing a streamlined workflow to mark communications as read once reviewed.

Key Features

01Customizable message retrieval limits with the --max flag

02Integrated workflow to transition from reading to marking messages as read

03Groups notifications by channel for structured reading

04Retrieves unread messages from multiple Slack channels and groups

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06Intelligently prioritizes mentions and DMs over general channel traffic

Use Cases

01Staying updated on PR reviews and team mentions without leaving the code editor

02Quickly scanning for urgent updates before starting a deep work cycle

03Managing high-volume Slack notifications through a text-based, prioritized interface

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shiiman/claude-code-plugins unread-check

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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