slackdump ☆

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Description:
Export Slack data without admin privileges

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.1.11@0 | Tracked Since: Nov 15, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: slack export backup cli data-migration

Install: brew install slackdump

About:
Slackdump is a command-line tool that enables users to export Slack workspace data, including messages, files, and user information, directly without requiring admin privileges or API tokens. It leverages the Slack web client's backend API to bypass traditional export restrictions, making it ideal for data backups and migrations. The tool supports various export formats and provides a lightweight, privacy-focused alternative to official export methods.

Key Features:

Exports Slack data without admin rights or special permissions
Supports multiple export formats including JSON and HTML
Command-line interface for automation and scripting
No external API tokens required, uses browser session
Cross-platform compatibility (macOS, Linux, Windows)

Use Cases:

Creating personal backups of Slack conversations and files
Migrating data from one workspace to another
Compliance and archival purposes for regulated industries
Analyzing Slack usage patterns and data offline

Alternatives:

slack-export-viewer – Requires admin export; slackdump works without admin privileges
slackdump2 – Similar tool but slackdump is more actively maintained and feature-rich

Version History

Detected	Change	Commit
Nov 15, 2025 8:11am	VERSION_BUMP	9db54fc9
Oct 4, 2025 11:12am	VERSION_BUMP	c611b9c9
Sep 15, 2025 10:57am	VERSION_BUMP	469b9674
Jan 9, 2025 9:11am	VERSION_BUMP	b71c4aef
Jan 3, 2025 9:05am	VERSION_BUMP	4a63bd5c
Jan 3, 2025 12:38am	VERSION_BUMP	9a862a32
Dec 30, 2024 11:37pm	VERSION_BUMP	344450f6
Dec 30, 2024 11:09pm	VERSION_BUMP	8190dafd
Nov 3, 2024 7:18am	VERSION_BUMP	227c2813
Oct 8, 2024 12:53pm	VERSION_BUMP	bedf34ad
Sep 13, 2024 11:07pm	VERSION_BUMP	22b81a3d