Remove Key Features section from Slack RAG examples

- Simplified documentation by removing the bullet point list
- Keeps the focus on the actual examples and screenshots

README.md

@@ -8,8 +8,12 @@
   <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Ubuntu%20%26%20Arch%20%26%20WSL%20%7C%20macOS%20(ARM64%2FIntel)-lightgrey" alt="Platform">
   <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green.svg" alt="MIT License">
   <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP-Native%20Integration-blue" alt="MCP Integration">
-  <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/leann-e2u9779/shared_invite/zt-3ckd2f6w1-OX08~NN4gkWhh10PRVBj1Q"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Slack-Join-4A154B?logo=slack&logoColor=white" alt="Join Slack">
-  <a href="assets/wechat_user_group.JPG" title="Join WeChat group"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/WeChat-Join-2DC100?logo=wechat&logoColor=white" alt="Join WeChat group"></a>
+  <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/leann-e2u9779/shared_invite/zt-3ckd2f6w1-OX08~NN4gkWhh10PRVBj1Q">
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Slack-Join-4A154B?logo=slack&logoColor=white" alt="Join Slack">
+  </a>
+  <a href="assets/wechat_user_group.JPG" title="Join WeChat group">
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/WeChat-Join-2DC100?logo=wechat&logoColor=white" alt="Join WeChat group">
+  </a>
 </p>
 
 <h2 align="center" tabindex="-1" class="heading-element" dir="auto">
@@ -777,7 +781,7 @@ Once your iMessage conversations are indexed, you can search with queries like:
 
 ### MCP Integration: RAG on Live Data from Any Platform
 
-**NEW!** Connect to live data sources through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). LEANN now supports real-time RAG on platforms like Slack, Twitter, and more through standardized MCP servers.
+Connect to live data sources through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). LEANN now supports real-time RAG on platforms like Slack, Twitter, and more through standardized MCP servers.
 
 **Key Benefits:**
 - **Live Data Access**: Fetch real-time data without manual exports
@@ -801,18 +805,17 @@ python -m apps.slack_rag \
   --query "What did we decide about the product launch?"
 ```
 
-**Setup Requirements:**
+**📖 Comprehensive Setup Guide**: For detailed setup instructions, troubleshooting common issues (like "users cache is not ready yet"), and advanced configuration options, see our [**Slack Setup Guide**](docs/slack-setup-guide.md).
+
+**Quick Setup:**
 1. Install a Slack MCP server (e.g., `npm install -g slack-mcp-server`)
-2. Create a Slack App and get API credentials:
-   - Go to [api.slack.com/apps](https://api.slack.com/apps) and create a new app
-   - Under "OAuth & Permissions", add these Bot Token Scopes: `channels:read`, `channels:history`, `groups:read`, `groups:history`, `im:read`, `im:history`, `mpim:read`, `mpim:history`
-   - Install the app to your workspace and copy the "Bot User OAuth Token" (starts with `xoxb-`)
-   - Under "App-Level Tokens", create a token with `connections:write` scope (starts with `xapp-`)
+2. Create a Slack App and get API credentials (see detailed guide above)
+3. Set environment variables:
    ```bash
    export SLACK_BOT_TOKEN="xoxb-your-bot-token"
-   export SLACK_APP_TOKEN="xapp-your-app-token"
+   export SLACK_APP_TOKEN="xapp-your-app-token"  # Optional
    ```
-3. Test connection with `--test-connection` flag
+4. Test connection with `--test-connection` flag
 
 **Arguments:**
 - `--mcp-server`: Command to start the Slack MCP server
@@ -820,6 +823,8 @@ python -m apps.slack_rag \
 - `--channels`: Specific channels to index (optional)
 - `--concatenate-conversations`: Group messages by channel (default: true)
 - `--max-messages-per-channel`: Limit messages per channel (default: 100)
+- `--max-retries`: Maximum retries for cache sync issues (default: 5)
+- `--retry-delay`: Initial delay between retries in seconds (default: 2.0)
 
 #### 🐦 Twitter Bookmarks: Your Personal Tweet Library
 
@@ -858,7 +863,7 @@ python -m apps.twitter_rag \
 - `--no-tweet-content`: Exclude tweet content, only metadata
 - `--no-metadata`: Exclude engagement metadata
 
-<!-- </details> -->
+</details>
 
 <details>
 <summary><strong>💡 Click to expand: Example queries you can try</strong></summary>
@@ -875,7 +880,7 @@ python -m apps.twitter_rag \
 - "Show me bookmarked threads about startup advice"
 - "What Python tutorials did I save?"
 
-<details>
+</details>
 <summary><strong>🔧 Using MCP with CLI Commands</strong></summary>
 
 **Want to use MCP data with regular LEANN CLI?** You can combine MCP apps with CLI commands:
@@ -921,7 +926,7 @@ Want to add support for other platforms? LEANN's MCP integration is designed for
 ### 🚀 Claude Code Integration: Transform Your Development Workflow!
 
 <details>
-<summary><strong>NEW!! AST‑Aware Code Chunking</strong></summary>
+<summary><strong>AST‑Aware Code Chunking</strong></summary>
 
 LEANN features intelligent code chunking that preserves semantic boundaries (functions, classes, methods) for Python, Java, C#, and TypeScript, improving code understanding compared to text-based chunking.
 

apps/base_rag_example.py

@@ -10,9 +10,39 @@ from typing import Any
 
 import dotenv
 from leann.api import LeannBuilder, LeannChat
-from leann.interactive_utils import create_rag_session
+
+# Optional import: older PyPI builds may not include interactive_utils
+try:
+    from leann.interactive_utils import create_rag_session
+except ImportError:
+
+    def create_rag_session(app_name: str, data_description: str):
+        class _SimpleSession:
+            def run_interactive_loop(self, handler):
+                print(f"Interactive session for {app_name}: {data_description}")
+                print("Interactive mode not available in this build")
+
+        return _SimpleSession()
+
+
 from leann.registry import register_project_directory
-from leann.settings import resolve_ollama_host, resolve_openai_api_key, resolve_openai_base_url
+
+# Optional import: older PyPI builds may not include settings
+try:
+    from leann.settings import resolve_ollama_host, resolve_openai_api_key, resolve_openai_base_url
+except ImportError:
+    # Minimal fallbacks if settings helpers are unavailable
+    import os
+
+    def resolve_ollama_host(value: str | None) -> str | None:
+        return value or os.getenv("LEANN_OLLAMA_HOST") or os.getenv("OLLAMA_HOST")
+
+    def resolve_openai_api_key(value: str | None) -> str | None:
+        return value or os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY")
+
+    def resolve_openai_base_url(value: str | None) -> str | None:
+        return value or os.getenv("OPENAI_BASE_URL")
+
 
 dotenv.load_dotenv()
 

apps/slack_data/slack_mcp_reader.py

@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ class SlackMCPReader:
         workspace_name: Optional[str] = None,
         concatenate_conversations: bool = True,
         max_messages_per_conversation: int = 100,
+        max_retries: int = 5,
+        retry_delay: float = 2.0,
     ):
         """
         Initialize the Slack MCP Reader.
@@ -38,11 +40,15 @@ class SlackMCPReader:
             workspace_name: Optional workspace name to filter messages
             concatenate_conversations: Whether to group messages by channel/thread
             max_messages_per_conversation: Maximum messages to include per conversation
+            max_retries: Maximum number of retries for failed operations
+            retry_delay: Initial delay between retries in seconds
         """
         self.mcp_server_command = mcp_server_command
         self.workspace_name = workspace_name
         self.concatenate_conversations = concatenate_conversations
         self.max_messages_per_conversation = max_messages_per_conversation
+        self.max_retries = max_retries
+        self.retry_delay = retry_delay
         self.mcp_process = None
 
     async def start_mcp_server(self):
@@ -110,11 +116,73 @@ class SlackMCPReader:
 
         return response.get("result", {}).get("tools", [])
 
+    def _is_cache_sync_error(self, error: dict) -> bool:
+        """Check if the error is related to users cache not being ready."""
+        if isinstance(error, dict):
+            message = error.get("message", "").lower()
+            return (
+                "users cache is not ready" in message or "sync process is still running" in message
+            )
+        return False
+
+    async def _retry_with_backoff(self, func, *args, **kwargs):
+        """Retry a function with exponential backoff, especially for cache sync issues."""
+        last_exception = None
+
+        for attempt in range(self.max_retries + 1):
+            try:
+                return await func(*args, **kwargs)
+            except Exception as e:
+                last_exception = e
+
+                # Check if this is a cache sync error
+                error_dict = {}
+                if hasattr(e, "args") and e.args and isinstance(e.args[0], dict):
+                    error_dict = e.args[0]
+                elif "Failed to fetch messages" in str(e):
+                    # Try to extract error from the exception message
+                    import re
+
+                    match = re.search(r"'error':\s*(\{[^}]+\})", str(e))
+                    if match:
+                        try:
+                            error_dict = eval(match.group(1))
+                        except (ValueError, SyntaxError, NameError):
+                            pass
+                    else:
+                        # Try alternative format
+                        match = re.search(r"Failed to fetch messages:\s*(\{[^}]+\})", str(e))
+                        if match:
+                            try:
+                                error_dict = eval(match.group(1))
+                            except (ValueError, SyntaxError, NameError):
+                                pass
+
+                if self._is_cache_sync_error(error_dict):
+                    if attempt < self.max_retries:
+                        delay = self.retry_delay * (2**attempt)  # Exponential backoff
+                        logger.info(
+                            f"Cache sync not ready, waiting {delay:.1f}s before retry {attempt + 1}/{self.max_retries}"
+                        )
+                        await asyncio.sleep(delay)
+                        continue
+                    else:
+                        logger.warning(
+                            f"Cache sync still not ready after {self.max_retries} retries, giving up"
+                        )
+                        break
+                else:
+                    # Not a cache sync error, don't retry
+                    break
+
+        # If we get here, all retries failed or it's not a retryable error
+        raise last_exception
+
     async def fetch_slack_messages(
         self, channel: Optional[str] = None, limit: int = 100
     ) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
         """
-        Fetch Slack messages using MCP tools.
+        Fetch Slack messages using MCP tools with retry logic for cache sync issues.
 
         Args:
             channel: Optional channel name to filter messages
@@ -123,32 +191,59 @@ class SlackMCPReader:
         Returns:
             List of message dictionaries
         """
+        return await self._retry_with_backoff(self._fetch_slack_messages_impl, channel, limit)
+
+    async def _fetch_slack_messages_impl(
+        self, channel: Optional[str] = None, limit: int = 100
+    ) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        Internal implementation of fetch_slack_messages without retry logic.
+        """
         # This is a generic implementation - specific MCP servers may have different tool names
         # Common tool names might be: 'get_messages', 'list_messages', 'fetch_channel_history'
 
         tools = await self.list_available_tools()
+        logger.info(f"Available tools: {[tool.get('name') for tool in tools]}")
         message_tool = None
 
-        # Look for a tool that can fetch messages
+        # Look for a tool that can fetch messages - prioritize conversations_history
+        message_tool = None
+
+        # First, try to find conversations_history specifically
         for tool in tools:
             tool_name = tool.get("name", "").lower()
-            if any(
-                keyword in tool_name
-                for keyword in ["message", "history", "channel", "conversation"]
-            ):
+            if "conversations_history" in tool_name:
                 message_tool = tool
+                logger.info(f"Found conversations_history tool: {tool}")
                 break
 
+        # If not found, look for other message-fetching tools
+        if not message_tool:
+            for tool in tools:
+                tool_name = tool.get("name", "").lower()
+                if any(
+                    keyword in tool_name
+                    for keyword in ["conversations_search", "message", "history"]
+                ):
+                    message_tool = tool
+                    break
+
         if not message_tool:
             raise RuntimeError("No message fetching tool found in MCP server")
 
         # Prepare tool call parameters
-        tool_params = {"limit": limit}
+        tool_params = {"limit": "180d"}  # Use 180 days to get older messages
         if channel:
-            # Try common parameter names for channel specification
-            for param_name in ["channel", "channel_id", "channel_name"]:
-                tool_params[param_name] = channel
-                break
+            # For conversations_history, use channel_id parameter
+            if message_tool["name"] == "conversations_history":
+                tool_params["channel_id"] = channel
+            else:
+                # Try common parameter names for channel specification
+                for param_name in ["channel", "channel_id", "channel_name"]:
+                    tool_params[param_name] = channel
+                    break
+
+        logger.info(f"Tool parameters: {tool_params}")
 
         fetch_request = {
             "jsonrpc": "2.0",
@@ -170,8 +265,8 @@ class SlackMCPReader:
                 try:
                     messages = json.loads(content["text"])
                 except json.JSONDecodeError:
-                    # If not JSON, treat as plain text
-                    messages = [{"text": content["text"], "channel": channel or "unknown"}]
+                    # If not JSON, try to parse as CSV format (Slack MCP server format)
+                    messages = self._parse_csv_messages(content["text"], channel)
             else:
                 messages = result["content"]
         else:
@@ -180,6 +275,56 @@ class SlackMCPReader:
 
         return messages if isinstance(messages, list) else [messages]
 
+    def _parse_csv_messages(self, csv_text: str, channel: str) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Parse CSV format messages from Slack MCP server."""
+        import csv
+        import io
+
+        messages = []
+        try:
+            # Split by lines and process each line as a CSV row
+            lines = csv_text.strip().split("\n")
+            if not lines:
+                return messages
+
+            # Skip header line if it exists
+            start_idx = 0
+            if lines[0].startswith("MsgID,UserID,UserName"):
+                start_idx = 1
+
+            for line in lines[start_idx:]:
+                if not line.strip():
+                    continue
+
+                # Parse CSV line
+                reader = csv.reader(io.StringIO(line))
+                try:
+                    row = next(reader)
+                    if len(row) >= 7:  # Ensure we have enough columns
+                        message = {
+                            "ts": row[0],
+                            "user": row[1],
+                            "username": row[2],
+                            "real_name": row[3],
+                            "channel": row[4],
+                            "thread_ts": row[5],
+                            "text": row[6],
+                            "time": row[7] if len(row) > 7 else "",
+                            "reactions": row[8] if len(row) > 8 else "",
+                            "cursor": row[9] if len(row) > 9 else "",
+                        }
+                        messages.append(message)
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.warning(f"Failed to parse CSV line: {line[:100]}... Error: {e}")
+                    continue
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to parse CSV messages: {e}")
+            # Fallback: treat entire text as one message
+            messages = [{"text": csv_text, "channel": channel or "unknown"}]
+
+        return messages
+
     def _format_message(self, message: dict[str, Any]) -> str:
         """Format a single message for indexing."""
         text = message.get("text", "")
@@ -251,6 +396,40 @@ class SlackMCPReader:
 
         return "\n".join(content_parts)
 
+    async def get_all_channels(self) -> list[str]:
+        """Get list of all available channels."""
+        try:
+            channels_list_request = {
+                "jsonrpc": "2.0",
+                "id": 4,
+                "method": "tools/call",
+                "params": {"name": "channels_list", "arguments": {}},
+            }
+            channels_response = await self.send_mcp_request(channels_list_request)
+            if "result" in channels_response:
+                result = channels_response["result"]
+                if "content" in result and isinstance(result["content"], list):
+                    content = result["content"][0] if result["content"] else {}
+                    if "text" in content:
+                        # Parse the channels from the response
+                        channels = []
+                        lines = content["text"].split("\n")
+                        for line in lines:
+                            if line.strip() and ("#" in line or "C" in line[:10]):
+                                # Extract channel ID or name
+                                parts = line.split()
+                                for part in parts:
+                                    if part.startswith("C") and len(part) > 5:
+                                        channels.append(part)
+                                    elif part.startswith("#"):
+                                        channels.append(part[1:])  # Remove #
+                        logger.info(f"Found {len(channels)} channels: {channels}")
+                        return channels
+            return []
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to get channels list: {e}")
+            return []
+
     async def read_slack_data(self, channels: Optional[list[str]] = None) -> list[str]:
         """
         Read Slack data and return formatted text chunks.
@@ -287,36 +466,33 @@ class SlackMCPReader:
                         logger.warning(f"Failed to fetch messages from channel {channel}: {e}")
                         continue
             else:
-                # Fetch from all available channels/conversations
-                # This is a simplified approach - real implementation would need to
-                # discover available channels first
-                try:
-                    messages = await self.fetch_slack_messages(limit=1000)
-                    if messages:
-                        # Group messages by channel if concatenating
-                        if self.concatenate_conversations:
-                            channel_messages = {}
-                            for message in messages:
-                                channel = message.get(
-                                    "channel", message.get("channel_name", "general")
-                                )
-                                if channel not in channel_messages:
-                                    channel_messages[channel] = []
-                                channel_messages[channel].append(message)
+                # Fetch from all available channels
+                logger.info("Fetching from all available channels...")
+                all_channels = await self.get_all_channels()
 
-                            # Create concatenated content for each channel
-                            for channel, msgs in channel_messages.items():
-                                text_content = self._create_concatenated_content(msgs, channel)
+                if not all_channels:
+                    # Fallback to common channel names if we can't get the list
+                    all_channels = ["general", "random", "announcements", "C0GN5BX0F"]
+                    logger.info(f"Using fallback channels: {all_channels}")
+
+                for channel in all_channels:
+                    try:
+                        logger.info(f"Searching channel: {channel}")
+                        messages = await self.fetch_slack_messages(channel=channel, limit=1000)
+                        if messages:
+                            if self.concatenate_conversations:
+                                text_content = self._create_concatenated_content(messages, channel)
                                 if text_content.strip():
                                     all_texts.append(text_content)
-                        else:
-                            # Process individual messages
-                            for message in messages:
-                                formatted_msg = self._format_message(message)
-                                if formatted_msg.strip():
-                                    all_texts.append(formatted_msg)
-                except Exception as e:
-                    logger.error(f"Failed to fetch messages: {e}")
+                            else:
+                                # Process individual messages
+                                for message in messages:
+                                    formatted_msg = self._format_message(message)
+                                    if formatted_msg.strip():
+                                        all_texts.append(formatted_msg)
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.warning(f"Failed to fetch messages from channel {channel}: {e}")
+                        continue
 
             return all_texts
 

apps/slack_rag.py

@@ -78,6 +78,20 @@ class SlackMCPRAG(BaseRAGExample):
             help="Test MCP server connection and list available tools without indexing",
         )
 
+        parser.add_argument(
+            "--max-retries",
+            type=int,
+            default=5,
+            help="Maximum number of retries for failed operations (default: 5)",
+        )
+
+        parser.add_argument(
+            "--retry-delay",
+            type=float,
+            default=2.0,
+            help="Initial delay between retries in seconds (default: 2.0)",
+        )
+
     async def test_mcp_connection(self, args) -> bool:
         """Test the MCP server connection and display available tools."""
         print(f"Testing connection to MCP server: {args.mcp_server}")
@@ -88,12 +102,14 @@ class SlackMCPRAG(BaseRAGExample):
                 workspace_name=args.workspace_name,
                 concatenate_conversations=not args.no_concatenate_conversations,
                 max_messages_per_conversation=args.max_messages_per_channel,
+                max_retries=args.max_retries,
+                retry_delay=args.retry_delay,
             )
 
             async with reader:
                 tools = await reader.list_available_tools()
 
-                print("\n✅ Successfully connected to MCP server!")
+                print("Successfully connected to MCP server!")
                 print(f"Available tools ({len(tools)}):")
 
                 for i, tool in enumerate(tools, 1):
@@ -115,7 +131,7 @@ class SlackMCPRAG(BaseRAGExample):
                 return True
 
         except Exception as e:
-            print(f"\n❌ Failed to connect to MCP server: {e}")
+            print(f"Failed to connect to MCP server: {e}")
             print("\nTroubleshooting tips:")
             print("1. Make sure the MCP server is installed and accessible")
             print("2. Check if the server command is correct")
@@ -130,8 +146,11 @@ class SlackMCPRAG(BaseRAGExample):
         if args.workspace_name:
             print(f"Workspace: {args.workspace_name}")
 
-        if args.channels:
-            print(f"Channels: {', '.join(args.channels)}")
+        # Filter out empty strings from channels
+        channels = [ch for ch in args.channels if ch.strip()] if args.channels else None
+
+        if channels:
+            print(f"Channels: {', '.join(channels)}")
         else:
             print("Fetching from all available channels")
 
@@ -146,18 +165,20 @@ class SlackMCPRAG(BaseRAGExample):
                 workspace_name=args.workspace_name,
                 concatenate_conversations=concatenate,
                 max_messages_per_conversation=args.max_messages_per_channel,
+                max_retries=args.max_retries,
+                retry_delay=args.retry_delay,
             )
 
-            texts = await reader.read_slack_data(channels=args.channels)
+            texts = await reader.read_slack_data(channels=channels)
 
             if not texts:
-                print("❌ No messages found! This could mean:")
+                print("No messages found! This could mean:")
                 print("- The MCP server couldn't fetch messages")
                 print("- The specified channels don't exist or are empty")
                 print("- Authentication issues with the Slack workspace")
                 return []
 
-            print(f"✅ Successfully loaded {len(texts)} text chunks from Slack")
+            print(f"Successfully loaded {len(texts)} text chunks from Slack")
 
             # Show sample of what was loaded
             if texts:
@@ -170,7 +191,7 @@ class SlackMCPRAG(BaseRAGExample):
             return texts
 
         except Exception as e:
-            print(f"❌ Error loading Slack data: {e}")
+            print(f"Error loading Slack data: {e}")
             print("\nThis might be due to:")
             print("- MCP server connection issues")
             print("- Authentication problems")
@@ -188,7 +209,7 @@ class SlackMCPRAG(BaseRAGExample):
             if not success:
                 return
             print(
-                "\n🎉 MCP server is working! You can now run without --test-connection to start indexing."
+                "MCP server is working! You can now run without --test-connection to start indexing."
             )
             return
 

docs/slack-setup-guide.md

@@ -0,0 +1,395 @@
+# Slack Integration Setup Guide
+
+This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up Slack integration with LEANN.
+
+## Overview
+
+LEANN's Slack integration uses MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to fetch and index your Slack messages for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation). This allows you to search through your Slack conversations using natural language queries.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+1. **Slack Workspace Access**: You need admin or owner permissions in your Slack workspace to create apps and configure OAuth tokens.
+
+2. **Slack MCP Server**: Install a Slack MCP server (e.g., `slack-mcp-server` via npm)
+
+3. **LEANN**: Ensure you have LEANN installed and working
+
+## Step 1: Create a Slack App
+
+### 1.1 Go to Slack API Dashboard
+
+1. Visit [https://api.slack.com/apps](https://api.slack.com/apps)
+2. Click **"Create New App"**
+3. Choose **"From scratch"**
+4. Enter your app name (e.g., "LEANN Slack Integration")
+5. Select your workspace
+6. Click **"Create App"**
+
+### 1.2 Configure App Permissions
+
+#### Token Scopes
+
+1. In your app dashboard, go to **"OAuth & Permissions"** in the left sidebar
+2. Scroll down to **"Scopes"** section
+3. Under **"Bot Token Scopes & OAuth Scope"**, click **"Add an OAuth Scope"**
+4. Add the following scopes:
+   - `channels:read` - Read public channel information
+   - `channels:history` - Read messages in public channels
+   - `groups:read` - Read private channel information
+   - `groups:history` - Read messages in private channels
+   - `im:read` - Read direct message information
+   - `im:history` - Read direct messages
+   - `mpim:read` - Read group direct message information
+   - `mpim:history` - Read group direct messages
+   - `users:read` - Read user information
+   - `team:read` - Read workspace information
+
+#### App-Level Tokens (Optional)
+
+Some MCP servers may require app-level tokens:
+
+1. Go to **"Basic Information"** in the left sidebar
+2. Scroll down to **"App-Level Tokens"**
+3. Click **"Generate Token and Scopes"**
+4. Enter a name (e.g., "LEANN Integration")
+5. Add the `connections:write` scope
+6. Click **"Generate"**
+7. Copy the token (starts with `xapp-`)
+
+### 1.3 Install App to Workspace
+
+1. Go to **"OAuth & Permissions"** in the left sidebar
+2. Click **"Install to Workspace"**
+3. Review the permissions and click **"Allow"**
+4. Copy the **"Bot User OAuth Token"** (starts with `xoxb-`)
+5. Copy the **"User OAuth Token"** (starts with `xoxp-`)
+
+## Step 2: Install Slack MCP Server
+
+### Option A: Using npm (Recommended)
+
+```bash
+# Install globally
+npm install -g slack-mcp-server
+
+# Or install locally
+npm install slack-mcp-server
+```
+
+### Option B: Using npx (No installation required)
+
+```bash
+# Use directly without installation
+npx slack-mcp-server
+```
+
+## Step 3: Install and Configure Ollama (for Real LLM Responses)
+
+### 3.1 Install Ollama
+
+```bash
+# Install Ollama using Homebrew (macOS)
+brew install ollama
+
+# Or download from https://ollama.ai/
+```
+
+### 3.2 Start Ollama Service
+
+```bash
+# Start Ollama as a service
+brew services start ollama
+
+# Or start manually
+ollama serve
+```
+
+### 3.3 Pull a Model
+
+```bash
+# Pull a lightweight model for testing
+ollama pull llama3.2:1b
+
+# Verify the model is available
+ollama list
+```
+
+## Step 4: Configure Environment Variables
+
+Create a `.env` file or set environment variables:
+
+```bash
+# Required: User OAuth Token
+SLACK_OAUTH_TOKEN=xoxp-your-user-oauth-token-here
+
+# Optional: App-Level Token (if your MCP server requires it)
+SLACK_APP_TOKEN=xapp-your-app-token-here
+
+# Optional: Workspace-specific settings
+SLACK_WORKSPACE_ID=T1234567890  # Your workspace ID (optional)
+```
+
+## Step 5: Test the Setup
+
+### 5.1 Test MCP Server Connection
+
+```bash
+python -m apps.slack_rag \
+  --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+  --test-connection \
+  --workspace-name "Your Workspace Name"
+```
+
+This will test the connection and list available tools without indexing any data.
+
+### 5.2 Index a Specific Channel
+
+```bash
+python -m apps.slack_rag \
+  --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+  --workspace-name "Your Workspace Name" \
+  --channels general \
+  --query "What did we discuss about the project?"
+```
+
+### 5.3 Real RAG Query Examples
+
+This section demonstrates successful Slack RAG integration queries against the Sky Lab Computing workspace's "random" channel. The system successfully retrieves actual conversation messages and performs semantic search with high relevance scores, including finding specific research paper announcements and technical discussions.
+
+### Example 1: Advisor Models Query
+
+**Query:** "train black-box models to adopt to your personal data"
+
+This query demonstrates the system's ability to find specific research announcements about training black-box models for personal data adaptation.
+
+![Advisor Models Query - Command Setup](videos/slack_integration_1.1.png)
+
+![Advisor Models Query - Search Results](videos/slack_integration_1.2.png)
+
+![Advisor Models Query - LLM Response](videos/slack_integration_1.3.png)
+
+### Example 2: Barbarians at the Gate Query
+
+**Query:** "AI-driven research systems ADRS"
+
+This query demonstrates the system's ability to find specific research announcements about AI-driven research systems and algorithm discovery.
+
+![Barbarians Query - Command Setup](videos/slack_integration_2.1.png)
+
+![Barbarians Query - Search Results](videos/slack_integration_2.2.png)
+
+![Barbarians Query - LLM Response](videos/slack_integration_2.3.png)
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Bot is installed in the Sky Lab Computing workspace and invited to the target channel (run `/invite @YourBotName` in the channel if needed)
+- Bot token available and exported in the same terminal session
+
+### Commands
+
+1) Set the workspace token for this shell
+
+```bash
+export SLACK_MCP_XOXP_TOKEN="xoxp-***-redacted-***"
+```
+
+2) Run queries against the "random" channel by channel ID (C0GN5BX0F)
+
+**Advisor Models Query:**
+```bash
+python -m apps.slack_rag \
+  --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+  --workspace-name "Sky Lab Computing" \
+  --channels C0GN5BX0F \
+  --max-messages-per-channel 100000 \
+  --query "train black-box models to adopt to your personal data" \
+  --llm ollama \
+  --llm-model "llama3.2:1b" \
+  --llm-host "http://localhost:11434" \
+  --no-concatenate-conversations
+```
+
+**Barbarians at the Gate Query:**
+```bash
+python -m apps.slack_rag \
+  --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+  --workspace-name "Sky Lab Computing" \
+  --channels C0GN5BX0F \
+  --max-messages-per-channel 100000 \
+  --query "AI-driven research systems ADRS" \
+  --llm ollama \
+  --llm-model "llama3.2:1b" \
+  --llm-host "http://localhost:11434" \
+  --no-concatenate-conversations
+```
+
+These examples demonstrate the system's ability to find and retrieve specific research announcements and technical discussions from the conversation history, showcasing the power of semantic search in Slack data.
+
+3) Optional: Ask a broader question
+
+```bash
+python test_channel_by_id_or_name.py \
+  --channel-id C0GN5BX0F \
+  --workspace-name "Sky Lab Computing" \
+  --query "What is LEANN about?"
+```
+
+Notes:
+- If you see `not_in_channel`, invite the bot to the channel and re-run.
+- If you see `channel_not_found`, confirm the channel ID and workspace.
+- Deep search via server-side “search” tools may require additional Slack scopes; the example above performs client-side filtering over retrieved history.
+
+## Common Issues and Solutions
+
+### Issue 1: "users cache is not ready yet" Error
+
+**Problem**: You see this warning:
+```
+WARNING - Failed to fetch messages from channel random: Failed to fetch messages: {'code': -32603, 'message': 'users cache is not ready yet, sync process is still running... please wait'}
+```
+
+**Solution**: This is a common timing issue. The LEANN integration now includes automatic retry logic:
+
+1. **Wait and Retry**: The system will automatically retry with exponential backoff (2s, 4s, 8s, etc.)
+2. **Increase Retry Parameters**: If needed, you can customize retry behavior:
+   ```bash
+   python -m apps.slack_rag \
+     --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+     --max-retries 10 \
+     --retry-delay 3.0 \
+     --channels general \
+     --query "Your query here"
+   ```
+3. **Keep MCP Server Running**: Start the MCP server separately and keep it running:
+   ```bash
+   # Terminal 1: Start MCP server
+   slack-mcp-server
+
+   # Terminal 2: Run LEANN (it will connect to the running server)
+   python -m apps.slack_rag --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" --channels general --query "test"
+   ```
+
+### Issue 2: "No message fetching tool found"
+
+**Problem**: The MCP server doesn't have the expected tools.
+
+**Solution**:
+1. Check if your MCP server is properly installed and configured
+2. Verify your Slack tokens are correct
+3. Try a different MCP server implementation
+4. Check the MCP server documentation for required configuration
+
+### Issue 3: Permission Denied Errors
+
+**Problem**: You get permission errors when trying to access channels.
+
+**Solutions**:
+1. **Check Bot Permissions**: Ensure your bot has been added to the channels you want to access
+2. **Verify Token Scopes**: Make sure you have all required scopes configured
+3. **Channel Access**: For private channels, the bot needs to be explicitly invited
+4. **Workspace Permissions**: Ensure your Slack app has the necessary workspace permissions
+
+### Issue 4: Empty Results
+
+**Problem**: No messages are returned even though the channel has messages.
+
+**Solutions**:
+1. **Check Channel Names**: Ensure channel names are correct (without the # symbol)
+2. **Verify Bot Access**: Make sure the bot can access the channels
+3. **Check Date Ranges**: Some MCP servers have limitations on message history
+4. **Increase Message Limits**: Try increasing the message limit:
+   ```bash
+   python -m apps.slack_rag \
+     --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+     --channels general \
+     --max-messages-per-channel 1000 \
+     --query "test"
+   ```
+
+## Advanced Configuration
+
+### Custom MCP Server Commands
+
+If you need to pass additional parameters to your MCP server:
+
+```bash
+python -m apps.slack_rag \
+  --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server --token-file /path/to/tokens.json" \
+  --workspace-name "Your Workspace" \
+  --channels general \
+  --query "Your query"
+```
+
+### Multiple Workspaces
+
+To work with multiple Slack workspaces, you can:
+
+1. Create separate apps for each workspace
+2. Use different environment variables
+3. Run separate instances with different configurations
+
+### Performance Optimization
+
+For better performance with large workspaces:
+
+```bash
+python -m apps.slack_rag \
+  --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+  --workspace-name "Your Workspace" \
+  --max-messages-per-channel 500 \
+  --no-concatenate-conversations \
+  --query "Your query"
+```
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting Checklist
+
+- [ ] Slack app created with proper permissions
+- [ ] Bot token (xoxb-) copied correctly
+- [ ] App-level token (xapp-) created if needed
+- [ ] MCP server installed and accessible
+- [ ] Ollama installed and running (`brew services start ollama`)
+- [ ] Ollama model pulled (`ollama pull llama3.2:1b`)
+- [ ] Environment variables set correctly
+- [ ] Bot invited to relevant channels
+- [ ] Channel names specified without # symbol
+- [ ] Sufficient retry attempts configured
+- [ ] Network connectivity to Slack APIs
+
+## Getting Help
+
+If you continue to have issues:
+
+1. **Check Logs**: Look for detailed error messages in the console output
+2. **Test MCP Server**: Use `--test-connection` to verify the MCP server is working
+3. **Verify Tokens**: Double-check that your Slack tokens are valid and have the right scopes
+4. **Check Ollama**: Ensure Ollama is running (`ollama serve`) and the model is available (`ollama list`)
+5. **Community Support**: Reach out to the LEANN community for help
+
+## Example Commands
+
+### Basic Usage
+```bash
+# Test connection
+python -m apps.slack_rag --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" --test-connection
+
+# Index specific channels
+python -m apps.slack_rag \
+  --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+  --workspace-name "My Company" \
+  --channels general random \
+  --query "What did we decide about the project timeline?"
+```
+
+### Advanced Usage
+```bash
+# With custom retry settings
+python -m apps.slack_rag \
+  --mcp-server "slack-mcp-server" \
+  --workspace-name "My Company" \
+  --channels general \
+  --max-retries 10 \
+  --retry-delay 5.0 \
+  --max-messages-per-channel 2000 \
+  --query "Show me all decisions made in the last month"
+```