Slack Unveils New Features to Boost Productivity and AI Integration
Slack is rolling out new features to boost productivity and AI integration. The platform aims to become the primary interface for AI, with companies already developing AI applications on it.
Slack's latest updates include a real-time search API and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. These tools enable third-party integration, allowing AI agents to access Slack data and users to complete tasks within the platform.
The real-time search API, currently in closed beta, will let users search Slack conversation history for use in other applications. It, along with the MCP server, is set to be widely available in early 2026.
Slack's open platform has already attracted tech giants like Google and Dropbox, as well as AI-focused companies like Anthropic. Many AI-first companies, particularly in Silicon Valley, are actively integrating AI tools into their workflows, suggesting early adoption of Slack for AI development.
Slack's new features signal a return to prominence in organizations. By streamlining tasks and facilitating AI integration, the platform aims to become the new user interface for AI. Companies can start developing AI applications on Slack now, with wider access to the new tools expected in early 2026.
