Slack MCP Server vs Elaan JavaScript SDKs

In-depth architectural comparison of the Slack MCP Server and Elaan JavaScript SDKs MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Slack MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: SLACK_MCP_ADD_MESSAGE_TOOL.
• Primary tools included: UserID, UserName, RealName.

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Choose Elaan JavaScript SDKs when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Slack MCP Server korotovsky Communication	Elaan JavaScript SDKs Communication
Summary	The most powerful MCP server for Slack Workspaces.	Create Elaan notification types, templates and brands, trigger sends, and debug delivery.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "korotovsky-slack-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://api.slack.com/changelog/2023-07-its-later-already-for-stars-and-reminders"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-186": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-186"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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