Stay Green on Slack.
Even When You're Not.
Set your schedule once. Idle Pilot keeps Slack online from the cloud: no installs, no mouse jigglers, no browser extensions. For remote employees, freelancers, and teams tired of looking "away".
No installs. Cancel anytime.
Why Remote Workers Trust Idle Pilot
Look online
Slack stays green on your real schedule, so your reputation matches reality.
Protect deep work and calls
Stay present while you screen-share, focus, or step away briefly—without babysitting Slack.
Skip sketchy mouse jigglers
Cloud-run, uses Slack's own web session. No hardware, no scripts, no browser hacks.
You stay in control
Set hours, change time zones, or pause instantly. Cancel anytime.
How Idle Pilot Keeps You Online
Three quick steps to match Slack to your working hours.
Connect Slack once (no admin approval)
Sign in and connect your Slack session. It looks like a normal Slack web session.
Set your working hours & time zone
Pick your days and hours. Toggle on/off or adjust anytime.
Stay online from the cloud
Idle Pilot keeps Slack online during your window, then signs you off when your day ends.
Less Than a Latte to End Status Anxiety
Freedom Pass
14-day free trial • no credit card needed
- Scheduling for 1 workspace at a time
- Toggle on/off anytime
- No installs, no admin approvals
- Cancel anytime
No installs. Cancel anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Idle Pilot actually do?
It keeps your Slack status online during the work hours you set. No mouse jiggles or browser hacks.
Will my manager or IT know I'm using this?
Not directly, as it looks like a normal Slack web session.
Does it install anything on my computer?
No installs. Idle Pilot runs in the cloud after you connect your Slack session once.
Do I need to keep my laptop on for it to work?
No. It stays online from the cloud even if your laptop sleeps or shuts down.
Is using Idle Pilot allowed by Slack?
It uses Slack's own web client and APIs. You're responsible for following your workspace rules and Slack's terms.
What data does Idle Pilot store?
Your email, Slack profile/workspace basics, and presence timestamps. It never stores Slack messages.
Can I turn it off or change my schedule easily?
Yes. Toggle the schedule or edit hours/time zone anytime. It stops immediately when you turn it off.
Does it work with my Slack workspace or plan?
Works with all Slack workspaces, paid and free plans are fine.
How is this different from a mouse jiggler or browser-based hack?
It's schedule-based, cloud-run, and uses real Slack sessions. No hardware, no scripts, no weird cursor movement to flag.
Will this affect my real Slack activity, messages, or notifications?
No. It only keeps your presence online. It doesn't read or send messages and your notifications stay under your own Slack settings.
Look Online. Chill Offline.
Try Idle Pilot free for 14 days. No installs. Cancel anytime.