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[mcp-stress-test] slack requires SLACK_BOT_TOKEN and SLACK_TEAM_ID authentication #840

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Description

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The nightly stress test detected that the slack MCP server requires authentication to function properly.

Test Details

  • Test Session: stress-test-20260208-034257
  • Test Date: 2026-02-08T03:42:57Z
  • Server Container: mcp/slack

Required Authentication Token

Environment Variables: SLACK_BOT_TOKEN, SLACK_TEAM_ID

Token Type: Bot Token and Team ID

How to Obtain:

  1. Visit: (api.slack.com/redacted)
  2. Create a new Slack app or select existing
  3. Install app to your workspace
  4. Copy Bot User OAuth Token
  5. Get Team ID from workspace settings
  6. Add both to repository secrets

Error Message

Please set SLACK_BOT_TOKEN and SLACK_TEAM_ID environment variables

Suggested Configuration

Add the following to your MCP Gateway configuration:

{
  "slack": {
    "type": "stdio",
    "container": "mcp/slack",
    "env": {
      "SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "${SLACK_BOT_TOKEN}",
      "SLACK_TEAM_ID": "${SLACK_TEAM_ID}"
    }
  }
}

Next Steps

  • Create Slack app at (api.slack.com/redacted)
  • Obtain SLACK_BOT_TOKEN and SLACK_TEAM_ID
  • Add tokens to repository secrets
  • Update stress test configuration
  • Verify server works in next nightly test

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Test Session: stress-test-20260208-034257

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