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Version: 0.0.2

Server References

This section provides comprehensive documentation for all server APIs, configuration, and deployment options available in Slack MCP Server. The documentation is organized into common setup guides and server-specific references.

🛠️ Common Setup Guides​

Start here for configuration and deployment that applies to all servers:

📋 Environment Configuration​

Essential setup for all server types:

  • Slack authentication tokens and bot configuration
  • Queue backend options (memory, Redis, Kafka)
  • Environment variables and .env file management
  • Security best practices for token handling

🔧 CLI Execution Methods​

Multiple ways to run the servers:

  • Console script execution (slack-mcp-server, slack-webhook-server)
  • Python module execution (python -m slack_mcp.mcp)
  • Poetry and UV dependency management
  • Docker and containerized execution

🚀 Deployment Guide​

Production-ready deployment patterns:

  • Local development setup and testing
  • Docker and Docker Compose configurations
  • Kubernetes manifests and cloud deployments
  • Process management, monitoring, and troubleshooting

🖥️ Server-Specific References​

Once you've completed the common setup, explore the server-specific documentation:

📡 Web Server​

HTTP-based RESTful APIs for direct server interaction:

  • Health check endpoints
  • Web API documentation
  • REST interface specifications

🔧 MCP Server​

Model Context Protocol interfaces for client applications:

  • MCP transport protocols (stdio, SSE, streamable-http)
  • Client library integration patterns
  • Available Slack tools and capabilities

🪝 Webhook Server​

Slack event handling and webhook integration:

  • Event subscription and processing
  • Standalone and integrated server modes
  • Webhook verification and security