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Details
- Slack has introduced the Real-Time Search (RTS) API and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to enable AI agents and large language models to access Slack conversations and data in real time.
- Leading technology partners such as Anthropic, Google, Perplexity, Writer, Dropbox, Notion, Cognition Labs, Vercel, and Cursor are already developing on these new tools.
- By providing contextual access to workspace data, these features aim to make AI assistants more useful and responsive without sacrificing enterprise security or user permissions.
- The launch also includes enhancements like Slack Work Objects and new Agentic Developer Tools, available via the Slack Marketplace.
- Slack ensures that security and permissions remain robust as developers create new AI integrations on its platform.
Impact
This announcement positions Slack as a frontrunner in the race to operationalize AI within enterprise collaboration platforms, directly challenging Microsoft Teams and others. The initiative could lead to broader adoption of Slack by organizations seeking secure, AI-driven workflows as part of their daily operations.
