slackdump
About slackdump
Slackdump is a tool for archiving private and public Slack messages, users, channels, files, and emojis without requiring admin privileges. It enables users to create Slack Export archives, save conversations from free workspaces with message retention limits, and analyze Slack data with AI tools via its MCP server.
The tool supports multiple modes of operation, including listing users/channels, dumping messages and threads, creating Slack Export archives, and converting archives to other formats. It also offers features like emoji downloads, search functionality, and resuming previous archives.
Key features
- Archive private and public Slack messages without admin access
- Create Slack Export archives in Mattermost or Standard formats
- Download and save Slack emojis
- Search messages and files within the archive
- Resume previous archives to add new messages
- Convert archives to browsable static HTML
- Integrate with AI tools via the MCP server
- Merge, deduplicate, and clean up database archives
Download v4.4.1
Jun 26, 2026WindowsWindows
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Frequently asked questions
- Is slackdump free?
- Yes. slackdump is free and open-source software, distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does slackdump support?
- slackdump provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
- What is the latest version of slackdump?
- The latest version is v4.4.1, released on Jun 26, 2026.
- What platforms does Slackdump support?
- Slackdump can be installed on macOS via Homebrew and on other operating systems by downloading the appropriate release from the GitHub repository. It requires Go for building from source.
- How do I install Slackdump?
- On macOS, use Homebrew: 'brew install slackdump'. For other systems, download the latest release from GitHub, unpack it, and run the executable. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the README.
- Is Slackdump free to use?
- Slackdump is open-source, and the README mentions support options like GitHub Sponsors or buying the developer a cup of tea, but there is no mention of a paid version or licensing fees.
- Can Slackdump trigger security alerts in enterprise workspaces?
- Yes, depending on the Slack plan and security settings, using Slackdump may trigger security alerts or notify workspace administrators of unusual access attempts. Users are responsible for compliance with their organization's policies and Slack's terms of service.
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