[mcp-stress-test] Slack MCP Server requires SLACK_BOT_TOKEN authentication

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MCP Server Authentication Required: Slack

The nightly stress test detected that the Slack MCP server requires authentication to function properly.

Test Details

• Test Session: stress-test-20260204-180602
• Test Date: 2026-02-04T18:06:02Z
• Server Container: mcp/slack

Required Authentication Token

Environment Variable: SLACK_BOT_TOKEN and SLACK_TEAM_ID

Token Type: Bot User OAuth Token

How to Obtain:

1. Visit: (api.slack.com/redacted)
2. Create a new Slack app or use existing one
3. Add bot token scopes (e.g., channels:read, chat:write)
4. Install app to workspace
5. Copy Bot User OAuth Token
6. Add tokens to repository secrets

Suggested Configuration

Add the following to your MCP Gateway configuration:

{
  "slack": {
    "type": "stdio",
    "container": "mcp/slack",
    "env": {
      "SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "${SLACK_BOT_TOKEN}",
      "SLACK_TEAM_ID": "${SLACK_TEAM_ID}"
    }
  }
}

Next Steps

• Create Slack app and obtain bot token
• Add SLACK_BOT_TOKEN to repository secrets
• Add SLACK_TEAM_ID to repository secrets
• Update stress test configuration
• Verify server works in next nightly test

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Test Session: stress-test-20260204-180602

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