Claude in Slack
Claude is available to paid Slack plan users. Slack admins must approve the app before individual users can access it.Ways to interact with Claude
- Direct messaging: Start private conversations with @Claude
- AI assistant panel: Click Claude’s icon in Slack’s AI assistant header
- Thread participation: Mention @Claude in any thread for assistance
Team and Enterprise plan users with Claude Code access can route coding tasks directly to Claude Code by mentioning @Claude.
Installation
For Slack admins
- Navigate to the Claude app in Slack’s App Marketplace
- Click “Add to Slack”
- Review and approve for your organization
- Deploy org-wide or to specific workspaces
- Access your Slack management workspace
- Navigate to Integrations → Installed apps → Add to more workspaces
- Toggle through relevant workspaces
For individual users
- Find Claude in your apps list or the Slack App Marketplace
- Click “Connect Account”
- Select your organization
- Click “Authorize” to grant access
- Return to Slack and click ”+ New Chat” or @mention Claude
Slack connector
Available for Team and Enterprise plans, the Slack connector allows Claude to search your workspace’s channels, direct messages, and files for relevant context.Enabling the connector
For Owners: Navigate to Admin settings > Connectors and enable the Slack connector. For Individual Users: Go to Settings > Connectors, find Slack, and click “Connect.”Managing connections
Viewing connection status
- Click Claude in your Slack sidebar
- Go to the “Home” tab
- View your connection details
Disconnecting
Claude app: Go to Claude’s Home tab and click the red “Disconnect” button. Slack connector: Access claude.ai/settings/connectors, find Slack, and select “Disconnect.”Disconnecting removes your account connection and deletes past conversations within 30 days.
Privacy & data
- Slack conversations remain separate from your Claude web history
- Conversations initiated in Slack don’t appear in your Claude chat history
- Each platform maintains separate conversation histories
- Conversations auto-delete within 30 days if you disconnect
- Slack retention policies apply to your workspace messages
Troubleshooting
Can't install Claude in Slack
Can't install Claude in Slack
If your company Slack requires admin approval and you lack admin access, you’ll see a “Request to install” prompt. Contact your Slack Admin to approve the app.