Slack Mcp Server vs Hooksense Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Slack Mcp Server and Hooksense Mcp 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 local stdio subprocess 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.

Explore Slack Mcp Server Details

Choose Hooksense Mcp when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: HOOKSENSE_TOKEN.
• Primary tools included: create_callback_endpoint, wait_for_callback, list_callbacks.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Slack Mcp Server korotovsky Communication	Hooksense Mcp ozers Communication
Summary	The most powerful MCP server for Slack Workspaces.	Webhook & callback layer for AI agents: create a callback URL, then waitforcallback to block until the webhook lands — signature-verified and decrypted — instead of polling. Verify HMAC, list/replay callbacks. npx -y @hooksense/mcp
Category & Scope	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": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SLACK_MCP_ADD_MESSAGE_TOOL": "YOUR_SLACK_MCP_ADD_MESSAGE_TOOL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ozers-hooksense-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hooksense/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HOOKSENSE_TOKEN": "YOUR_HOOKSENSE_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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