diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index cac04f11..7a410b60 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -3598,7 +3598,7 @@
       "version": "0.1.0",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
-        "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": "0.5.0"
+        "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": "0.6.0"
       },
       "bin": {
         "mcp-server-slack": "dist/index.js"
@@ -3607,6 +3607,17 @@
         "shx": "^0.3.4",
         "typescript": "^5.6.2"
       }
+    },
+    "src/slack/node_modules/@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": {
+      "version": "0.6.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/-/sdk-0.6.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-9rsDudGhDtMbvxohPoMMyAUOmEzQsOK+XFchh6gZGqo8sx9sBuZQs+CUttXqa8RZXKDaJRCN2tUtgGof7jRkkw==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "content-type": "^1.0.5",
+        "raw-body": "^3.0.0",
+        "zod": "^3.23.8"
+      }
     }
   }
 }
diff --git a/src/slack/README.md b/src/slack/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..7c99a4a7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/slack/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+# Slack MCP Server
+
+MCP Server for the Slack API, enabling Claude to interact with Slack workspaces.
+
+## Tools
+
+1. `slack_list_channels`
+   - List public channels in the workspace
+   - Optional inputs:
+     - `limit` (number, default: 100, max: 200): Maximum number of channels to return
+     - `cursor` (string): Pagination cursor for next page
+   - Returns: List of channels with their IDs and information
+
+2. `slack_post_message`
+   - Post a new message to a Slack channel
+   - Required inputs:
+     - `channel_id` (string): The ID of the channel to post to
+     - `text` (string): The message text to post
+   - Returns: Message posting confirmation and timestamp
+
+3. `slack_reply_to_thread`
+   - Reply to a specific message thread
+   - Required inputs:
+     - `channel_id` (string): The channel containing the thread
+     - `thread_ts` (string): Timestamp of the parent message
+     - `text` (string): The reply text
+   - Returns: Reply confirmation and timestamp
+
+4. `slack_add_reaction`
+   - Add an emoji reaction to a message
+   - Required inputs:
+     - `channel_id` (string): The channel containing the message
+     - `timestamp` (string): Message timestamp to react to
+     - `reaction` (string): Emoji name without colons
+   - Returns: Reaction confirmation
+
+5. `slack_get_channel_history`
+   - Get recent messages from a channel
+   - Required inputs:
+     - `channel_id` (string): The channel ID
+   - Optional inputs:
+     - `limit` (number, default: 10): Number of messages to retrieve
+   - Returns: List of messages with their content and metadata
+
+6. `slack_get_thread_replies`
+   - Get all replies in a message thread
+   - Required inputs:
+     - `channel_id` (string): The channel containing the thread
+     - `thread_ts` (string): Timestamp of the parent message
+   - Returns: List of replies with their content and metadata
+
+7. `slack_search_messages`
+   - Search for messages across channels
+   - Required inputs:
+     - `query` (string): The search query
+   - Optional inputs:
+     - `count` (number, default: 5): Number of results to return
+   - Returns: Matching messages with their context
+
+8. `slack_get_users`
+   - Get list of workspace users with basic profile information
+   - Optional inputs:
+     - `cursor` (string): Pagination cursor for next page
+     - `limit` (number, default: 100, max: 200): Maximum users to return
+   - Returns: List of users with their basic profiles
+
+9. `slack_get_user_profile`
+   - Get detailed profile information for a specific user
+   - Required inputs:
+     - `user_id` (string): The user's ID
+   - Returns: Detailed user profile information
+
+## Setup
+
+1. Create a Slack App:
+   - Visit the [Slack Apps page](https://api.slack.com/apps)
+   - Click "Create New App"
+   - Choose "From scratch"
+   - Name your app and select your workspace
+
+2. Configure Bot Token Scopes:
+   Navigate to "OAuth & Permissions" and add these scopes:
+   - `channels:history` - View messages and other content in public channels
+   - `channels:read` - View basic channel information
+   - `chat:write` - Send messages as the app
+   - `reactions:write` - Add emoji reactions to messages
+   - `users:read` - View users and their basic information
+
+4. Install App to Workspace:
+   - Click "Install to Workspace" and authorize the app
+   - Save the "Bot User OAuth Token" that starts with `xoxb-`
+
+5. Get your Team ID (starts with a `T`) by following [this guidance](https://slack.com/help/articles/221769328-Locate-your-Slack-URL-or-ID#find-your-workspace-or-org-id)
+
+### Usage with the Claude Desktop app
+   Add the following to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
+   ```json
+   {
+     "mcp-server-slack": {
+       "command": "mcp-server-slack",
+       "env": {
+         "SLACK_BOT_TOKEN": "xoxb-your-bot-token",
+         "SLACK_TEAM_ID": "T01234567"
+       }
+     }
+   }
+   ```
+
+### Troubleshooting
+
+If you encounter permission errors, verify that:
+1. All required scopes are added to your Slack app
+2. The app is properly installed to your workspace
+3. The tokens and workspace ID are correctly copied to your configuration
+4. The app has been added to the channels it needs to access
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/slack/index.ts b/src/slack/index.ts
index 6dc8051d..8cdc143c 100644
--- a/src/slack/index.ts
+++ b/src/slack/index.ts
@@ -41,11 +41,6 @@ interface GetThreadRepliesArgs {
   thread_ts: string;
 }
 
-interface SearchMessagesArgs {
-  query: string;
-  count?: number;
-}
-
 interface GetUsersArgs {
   cursor?: string;
   limit?: number;
@@ -180,26 +175,6 @@ const getThreadRepliesTool: Tool = {
   },
 };
 
-const searchMessagesTool: Tool = {
-  name: "slack_search_messages",
-  description: "Search for messages across channels",
-  inputSchema: {
-    type: "object",
-    properties: {
-      query: {
-        type: "string",
-        description: "The search query",
-      },
-      count: {
-        type: "number",
-        description: "Number of results to return (default 5)",
-        default: 5,
-      },
-    },
-    required: ["query"],
-  },
-};
-
 const getUsersTool: Tool = {
   name: "slack_get_users",
   description:
@@ -237,17 +212,12 @@ const getUserProfileTool: Tool = {
 
 class SlackClient {
   private botHeaders: { Authorization: string; "Content-Type": string };
-  private userHeaders: { Authorization: string; "Content-Type": string };
 
-  constructor(botToken: string, userToken: string) {
+  constructor(botToken: string) {
     this.botHeaders = {
       Authorization: `Bearer ${botToken}`,
       "Content-Type": "application/json",
     };
-    this.userHeaders = {
-      Authorization: `Bearer ${userToken}`,
-      "Content-Type": "application/json",
-    };
   }
 
   async getChannels(limit: number = 100, cursor?: string): Promise<any> {
@@ -350,20 +320,6 @@ class SlackClient {
     return response.json();
   }
 
-  async searchMessages(query: string, count: number = 5): Promise<any> {
-    const params = new URLSearchParams({
-      query: query,
-      count: count.toString(),
-    });
-
-    const response = await fetch(
-      `https://slack.com/api/search.messages?${params}`,
-      { headers: this.userHeaders },
-    );
-
-    return response.json();
-  }
-
   async getUsers(limit: number = 100, cursor?: string): Promise<any> {
     const params = new URLSearchParams({
       limit: Math.min(limit, 200).toString(),
@@ -398,12 +354,11 @@ class SlackClient {
 
 async function main() {
   const botToken = process.env.SLACK_BOT_TOKEN;
-  const userToken = process.env.SLACK_USER_TOKEN;
   const teamId = process.env.SLACK_TEAM_ID;
 
-  if (!botToken || !userToken || !teamId) {
+  if (!botToken || !teamId) {
     console.error(
-      "Please set SLACK_BOT_TOKEN, SLACK_USER_TOKEN, and SLACK_TEAM_ID environment variables",
+      "Please set SLACK_BOT_TOKEN and SLACK_TEAM_ID environment variables",
     );
     process.exit(1);
   }
@@ -421,7 +376,7 @@ async function main() {
     },
   );
 
-  const slackClient = new SlackClient(botToken, userToken);
+  const slackClient = new SlackClient(botToken);
 
   server.setRequestHandler(
     CallToolRequestSchema,
@@ -528,21 +483,6 @@ async function main() {
             };
           }
 
-          case "slack_search_messages": {
-            const args = request.params
-              .arguments as unknown as SearchMessagesArgs;
-            if (!args.query) {
-              throw new Error("Missing required argument: query");
-            }
-            const response = await slackClient.searchMessages(
-              args.query,
-              args.count,
-            );
-            return {
-              content: [{ type: "text", text: JSON.stringify(response) }],
-            };
-          }
-
           case "slack_get_users": {
             const args = request.params.arguments as unknown as GetUsersArgs;
             const response = await slackClient.getUsers(
@@ -595,7 +535,6 @@ async function main() {
         addReactionTool,
         getChannelHistoryTool,
         getThreadRepliesTool,
-        searchMessagesTool,
         getUsersTool,
         getUserProfileTool,
       ],
diff --git a/src/slack/package.json b/src/slack/package.json
index 23333c80..5b2788a7 100644
--- a/src/slack/package.json
+++ b/src/slack/package.json
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
     "watch": "tsc --watch"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": "0.5.0"
+    "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": "0.6.0"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "shx": "^0.3.4",