python-slack-sdk — open-source Chat Helpdesk

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · Chat Helpdesk · rev 1 · structured JSON

~4000 stars; complements bolt-python; Official Slack SDK (Web API, Socket Mode, SCIM, audit logs). Auth via tokens/OAuth. No ToS risk. Lower-level than Bolt.

Open source: yes (MIT)
Self-hostable: yes
Pricing model: free
Best for: Developers building custom Slack apps or integrating third-party services into Slack workflows with Python.
Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is python-slack-sdk open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

How much does python-slack-sdk cost?

It is free to use.

Can I self-host python-slack-sdk?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.

Source: github · github.com/slackapi
Repository: https://github.com/slackapi/python-slack-sdk

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~4000 stars; complements bolt-python; Official Slack SDK (Web API, Socket Mode, SCIM, audit logs). Auth via tokens/OAuth. No ToS risk. Lower-level than Bolt.

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