[BUG] Slack MCP plugin fails with invalid_scope during OAuth
Resolved 💬 9 comments Opened Mar 14, 2026 by michaelwoodard Closed Apr 15, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
When trying to authenticate the mcp server/plugin for slack. I am receiving the following Invalid permissions requested: invalid_scope error. The screen shot says Claude could not be installed. It is already installed and worked previously.
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What Should Happen?
Claude code should authenticate as before. Or provide new steps to get past this error.
Error Messages/Logs
Claude could not be installed.
It looks like something has gone awry. Don’t worry it’s not your fault, but you won’t be able to install Claude at the moment.
Error details
Invalid permissions requested
invalid_scope
Steps to Reproduce
- In the claude console /mcp
- select plugin:slack:slack · △ needs authentication
- Then select Authenticate - oauth kicks in
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.76
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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