ce-slack-research

Searches Slack for organizational context and synthesizes findings into a research digest.

Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mmnavarr/harness --skill ce-slack-research-mmnavarr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ce-slack-research
Source: https://github.com/mmnavarr/harness/tree/main/skills/ce-slack-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mmnavarr/harness --skill ce-slack-research-mmnavarr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Teams lose track of decisions, constraints, and discussion history buried in Slack channels. This Skill searches Slack for interpreted organizational context and returns a synthesized research digest instead of raw message dumps. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Interpreted Research Digest: Dispatches a research agent that runs Slack searches, reads threads, and synthesizes findings organized by topic with source channels and dates. - Cross-Cutting Analysis: Surfaces patterns across findings and provides a research-value assessment (high / moderate / low / none) with justification. - Flexible Input: Accepts keywords, natural language questions, or Slack search modifiers like channel hints and date filters. - Use Case: Ask "What did we say about free trial recently?" and receive a digest showing which channels discussed it, what decisions were made, and how the conversation evolved over time. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to search Slack for what the team discussed about a specific topic, such as "search slack for free trial decisions".

Frequently Asked Questions about ce-slack-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Slack for past team discussions about a topic?▼

Invoke the skill with a topic or question, such as a keyword or natural language query. The agent formulates Slack searches, reads relevant threads, and returns a synthesized digest organized by topic with source channels and dates.

What is the difference between slack research and raw Slack search results?▼

This skill returns an interpreted research digest with findings organized by topic and cross-cutting analysis, while raw search tools return unprocessed message lists. Use this when you need synthesis, not just message retrieval.

Can I filter Slack searches by channel or date?▼

Yes, the input supports Slack search modifiers such as channel hints like in:#channel and date filters like after:YYYY-MM-DD. The agent extracts the topic and incorporates these modifiers into its searches.

What happens if Slack is not connected when I run a search?▼

If the Slack MCP integration is not connected or authentication has expired, the agent reports that Slack is unavailable and the message is relayed to you. The skill does not attempt alternative research methods in that case.

What does the Slack research digest include?▼

The digest includes the workspace identifier, a research-value assessment rated high, moderate, low, or none with justification, findings organized by topic with source channels and dates, and cross-cutting analysis of patterns across findings.