The Slack ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from Slack, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access Slack data like you would a database - read, write, and update Slack User, Channels, Messages, Files, etc. through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Slack ODBC Connectivity Features
- Powerful metadata querying enables SQL-like access to non-database sources
- Push down query optimization pushes SQL operations down to the server whenever possible, increasing performance
- Client-side query execution engine, supports SQL-92 operations that are not available server-side
- Connect to live Slack data, for real-time data access with the Slack JDBC Driver
- Full support for data aggregation and complex JOINs in SQL queries
- Secure connectivity through modern cryptography, including TLS 1.2, SHA-256, ECC, etc.
- Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications via the Slack Connector.
Target Service, API
The driver connects to Slack Web API. Provides access to workspaces, channels, messages, and users.
Schema, Data Model
Models Slack workspace data as relational tables. Supports real-time message data and history.
Key Objects
Channels, Messages, Users, Files, Reactions, and Threads. Comprehensive Slack workspace access.
Operations
Read operations on Slack data. Post messages and files. Complex queries with search capabilities.
Authentication
OAuth 2.0 authentication with Slack. Bot tokens or user tokens depending on required permissions.
Robust ODBC Access to Slack
Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through ODBC
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Standards-Compliant ODBC
ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol based drivers.
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Unicode, 32-bit and 64-bit support
Support 32-bit and 64-bit applications and unicode ODBC APIs.
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Cross-platform ODBC (Windows/Linux/Mac)
Available for Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Mac (macOS / OS X) platforms.
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Certified ODBC Compatibility*
Our drivers undergo extensive testing and are certified to be compatible with leading analytics and reporting applications like Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and many more.
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Embedded Remoting Capabilities
Our exclusive Remoting feature allows hosting the ODBC connection on a server to enable connections from various clients on any platform (Java, .NET, C++, PHP, Python, etc.), using any standards based technology (ODBC, JDBC, etc.). ODBC Remoting is enabled using the popular MySQL and SQL (TDS) wire protocol server.
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String, Date, Numeric SQL Functions
The driver includes a library of 50 plus functions that can manipulate column values into the desired result. Popular examples include Regex, JSON, and XML processing functions.
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Collaborative Query Processing
Our drivers enhance the data source's capabilities by additional client-side processing, when needed, to enable analytic summaries of data such as SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN, etc.
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Easily Customizable and Configurable
The data model exposed by our ODBC Drivers can easily be customized to add or remove tables/columns, change data types, etc. without requiring a new build. These customizations are supported at runtime using human-readable schema files that are easy to edit.
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Enterprise-class Secure Connectivity
Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.
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Replication and Caching
Our replication and caching commands make it easy to copy data to local and cloud data stores such as Oracle, SQL Server, Google Cloud SQL, etc. The replication commands include many features that allow for intelligent incremental updates to cached data.
See what you can do with Slack ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Slack from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Slack from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Slack to your system through popular ETL / EAI tools such as Informatica PowerCenter. Standard SQL and Stored Procedures enable fast delivery of your integration projects.
Connect Slack from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Slack using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Slack — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Slack
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Slack
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Slack. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Slack to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Slack to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Slack? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Slack as a SQL Server Linked Server or connect via tools like Informatica PowerCenter using an SQL-based driver, no extra middleware required.
- Data Client of your choice
- Excel, MS Access Linked-table, PowerQuery
Still exporting and importing CSVs manually or with scripts? CData ODBC Drivers give you live access to Slack — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Slack data.
Frequently Asked Slack ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Slack ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Slack support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Slack that allows you to connect to Slack data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Slack from applications: Connect to Slack data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Slack data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Slack and other systems.
The Slack ODBC driver is an ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol-based driver with comprehensive ANSI SQL-92 support. This means that virtually any application that can connect to data via ODBC, can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration. Download a fully functional free trial of the Slack ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Slack?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Slack provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Slack. The Slack ODBC driver offers a simple SQL-based layer of abstraction that simplifies real-time data access for users and applications, enabling them to communicate with Slack using a standardized set of functions. Virtually any application on any platform (including Windows, macOS, or *nix) can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration.
How do I connect to Slack via ODBC?
Connectivity to Slack via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Slack ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Slack ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver.
Once the installation is complete, navigate to the ODBC driver documentation page. Here, you'll find a wealth of information about the installed driver. The step-by-step instructions for creating a DSN and using it to connect to Slack via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Slack ODBC driver with all your favorite applications and development tools, ensuring you have all the support you need.
Where can I download an ODBC driver for Slack?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Slack ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Slack ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Slack?
To install the Slack driver, simply download one of the Slack ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Slack ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the Slack ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Slack ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Slack ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Slack driver installer will allow you to install both options, and you can select the ODBC driver binary that is appropriate for the system where you intend to use the driver.
Does pyODBC work with Slack?
Absolutely. The Slack ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Slack from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Slack ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Slack. To learn more, check out the Slack Python Connector online.
