# python-slack-sdk

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: chat-helpdesk · status: active · rev 1

~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

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/python-slack-sdk/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/slackapi](https://github.com/slackapi/python-slack-sdk)
- **Tags:** chat-helpdesk, messaging-chat-platforms
- **Repository:** https://github.com/slackapi/python-slack-sdk

## 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.


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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.