How do I install Slack on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask slack`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `slack` from Terminal.

Yes, Slack is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Slack?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask slack`. Homebrew will remove Slack and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Slack?

There are several communication apps available for macOS. Browse the Communication category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Slack to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask slack` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Slack work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Slack can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

Slack for Mac (2026) — Review, Download & Install

Name: Slack
Availability: InStock

Slack screenshot — Slack — Official Website

What is Slack?

Business communication platform

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask slack

How to Install Slack on Mac

Follow these steps to install Slack using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask slack
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask slack
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm slack is installed, then try `slack --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Slack
Run `slack` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Video Tutorials

Getting Started with Slack

Uvaro434.6K views

How to Use Slack - Tutorial for Beginners

Howfinity • 67.8K views

How to Use Slack - Complete Tutorial For Beginners

Howfinity • 374.3K views

Things you DIDN’T know you could do in Slack - Part 1. #productivityhack #productivity #slackapp #l

Workast • 112.6K views

About the Author

Jordan Kim

Productivity & Workflow Analyst

Productivity ApplicationsNote-Taking & Knowledge ManagementTask & Project Management

8+ years in operations management · PMP certified

What is Slack?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Slack on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask slack

Verify Installation