npm install path
npx -y @jtalk22/slack-mcp --setup
Self-Host
Open-source self-host is still available.
Cloud is the primary hosted path on this site. Self-host remains available as a secondary route for npm, Docker, and repo-native issue tracking.
Docker path
docker pull ghcr.io/jtalk22/slack-mcp-server:latest
Use the public repo for full self-host docs, release notes, and issue tracking.
Decision matrix
- Self-host: 21 tools, local transport control, MIT licensed, no monthly plan. Workflow profile primitives ship in OSS.
- Cloud Free: $0 (no card) — try the AI brain with monthly credits.
- Cloud Pro: $9/mo for unlimited AI tools + scheduled morning catch-up DM (rolling out Q2 2026) + 2 workspaces.
- Cloud Team: $49/mo flat for 5 workspaces + shared workflow profiles + audit log.
- Cloud Ops: from $199/mo (custom) for SLA, custom retention, multi-tenant isolation.
When to self-host
- You want full control over runtime and tokens
- You prefer npm or Docker over a managed endpoint
- You are comfortable operating the transport yourself
- You want every tool locally, including the extra self-host-only path
When to stay hosted
- You want one managed endpoint and support routing
- You want Cloud-native docs, setup, and account surfaces
- You want Claude first and Gemini CLI second without building your own remote transport
Need buyer review?
If the team is undecided, send the workspace context to deployment review first. That keeps plan fit, support expectations, and security questions on the hosted surface.