What is the key difference between Slack Connect and Pickle?

Slack Connect belongs to the Communication category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Pickle belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Slack Connect or Pickle in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Slack Connect and Pickle free or paid?

Slack Connect operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Pickle operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Slack Connect lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Pickle lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Slack Connect and Pickle together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Slack Connect vs Pickle

In-depth architectural comparison of the Slack Connect and Pickle 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Slack Connect

Communication · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Pickle

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Slack Connect if you need specialized Communication tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Pickle if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Slack Connect when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: slack_list_channels, slack_channel_history, slack_send_message.

Explore Slack Connect Details

Choose Pickle 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).

Explore Pickle Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Slack Connect Communication	Pickle Communication
Summary	Slack MCP Pack	Free, local MCP server that audits ClickUp, Slack & Teams for work that slipped through.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Slack Connect Tools (5)

slack_list_channels

List channels in the Slack workspace. Returns channel names, IDs, and metadata.

slack_channel_history

Get message history from a Slack channel. Bot auto-joins the channel if needed.

slack_send_message

Send a message to a Slack channel. Bot auto-joins the channel if needed.

slack_list_users

List users in the Slack workspace. Returns user profiles, IDs, and status.

slack_join_channel

Join a public Slack channel so the bot can read history and post messages.

Pickle Tools (0)

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).

Slack Connect Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slack-connect": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Pickle Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Slack Connect is categorized under Communication and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Pickle belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Slack Connect when you need capabilities focused on communication and Pickle when you require tools for communication.

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