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slk

getslk.shOther team chat

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 2 Sep 2026. How this is checked

slk is an open-source Slack client implemented as a fast terminal user interface in Go. It supports real-time messages, threads, reactions, Markdown composition, image and file attachments, notifications, and multiple workspaces for users seeking a lightweight desktop alternative to Electron-based Slack clients.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITCLImacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
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Visit getslk.sh
333stars
59forks
10features
2026since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Using Slack without the resource usage and interface overhead of an Electron desktop client.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Slack users who prefer terminal-based, keyboard-driven workflows

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: collaboration

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: DESKTOP, CLI · deployment: cli, macos, windows, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: getslk.sh · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Other team chat space, slk takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on using Slack without the resource usage and interface overhead of an Electron desktop client. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for slack users who prefer terminal-based, keyboard-driven workflows. Basis unknown · not verified: slk is open source under the MIT license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by slk contributors, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 333 stars and 377 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are real-time messages, thread support, and message editing.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Real-time messages
  • Thread support
  • Message editing
  • Message deletion
  • Markdown compose
  • Image attachments

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
slack-clientterminal-uikeyboard-drivengo-binaryelectron-alternative

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Connectors
slack
Runs on
CLImacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 333Active maintenance

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed2 Sep · 14:17 UTC
    Slk – A Fast Slack TUI seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about slk

What is slk?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Slk focuses on using Slack without the resource usage and interface overhead of an Electron desktop client. It is catalogued under Other team chat on PulseGate.
Who should use slk?
Inferred · not functionally tested: slk is an open-source project built for slack users who prefer terminal-based, keyboard-driven workflows.
Is slk free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — slk is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does slk run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: slk runs on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is slk still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 377 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to slk?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include slk, Klack, and slak.slkKlackslak
Who makes slk?
slk is developed by slk contributors.
When did slk launch?
slk first shipped in 2026.

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