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Claude Code in Slack: AI Coding Assistant for Your Team
An open-source Slack bot connects Claude Code to your workspace. Team members get coding assistance, code reviews, and AI-powered debugging directly in DMs, channels, and threads — with full MCP server support.
Setup Time
15 minutes
Monthly Cost
$20-80
Category
Communication
Difficulty
intermediate
Marcel Pociot's claude-code-slack-bot brings Claude Code's AI capabilities directly into Slack workspaces.
How It Works
- Install the bot in your Slack workspace
- Configure a working directory for project context
- Message the bot for coding help in DMs, channels, or threads
- Bot maintains conversation context across threads
- Streams responses in real-time with proper code formatting
Key Features
- File upload support (images, code files, PDFs) for analysis
- MCP server integration for extended functionality
- Per-thread directory overrides for multi-project teams
- MIT licensed, fully customizable
Results
- 119 stars, 54 forks on GitHub — active community
- Real-time streaming responses
- Preserves Markdown code formatting in Slack
Setup
- Requires Node.js 18+, Slack Bot Token, Claude API Key
- 10-15 minute setup process
Requirements
- Node.js 18+
- Slack workspace admin access
- Claude API Key
Source
slackbotteamcode-reviewcollaboration