Requires a desktop browser to connect Slack once.
1. Connect your Slack workspace
One click on Chrome, or a quick manual setup on any browser. Uninstall the extension when you're done.
On Chrome? 1-click connection (optional)
Close your laptop.
Stay green on Slack.
Set your work hours once. Idle Pilot keeps your Slack green dot on — even when your laptop's closed, asleep, or off. Nothing runs on your computer.
7-day free trial. No credit card. 14-day money-back guarantee.
Used by remote workers across 12 countries
Set once. Your status follows your schedule.
- Doesn't read or send messages
- No Slack admin approval needed
- Uninstall the extension after setup — only needed once
Set it up once. Forget it forever.
Takes about 2 minutes on desktop.
2. Pick your work hours
Mon–Fri 9–6, custom per day, lunch breaks, vacation mode. Your timezone, handled automatically.
3. Close your laptop
Your Slack stays green during your hours. Even if your laptop's off, asleep, or you're at the gym.
Stay green now →
7-day free trial. No credit card. 14-day money-back guarantee.
See full setup guideBuilt for the way you actually work
Cloud-powered
Runs on our servers, not your laptop. Close it, sleep it, take it offline. Doesn't matter.
Per-day schedules
Different hours Monday vs Friday? Lunch break carved out? Set it once.
Vacation mode
One toggle. Pauses everything. Resume when you're back.
Instant off
Cancel anytime. Goes dark immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chrome extension stay on my computer?
No. The extension is only used once during setup to sync your Slack session. Uninstall it the moment you're connected — Idle Pilot keeps running from the cloud.
Is this allowed by Slack?
It uses Slack's own web client — the same one you use in your browser. Nothing extra runs on your device.
Will IT or my manager see anything unusual?
It looks like a standard Slack web login from your normal device. Nothing unusual shows up in access logs.
Do I need to keep my laptop on?
No. Once connected, Idle Pilot maintains your presence from the cloud. Close it, sleep it, switch devices — your green dot stays on during your hours.
What data do you store?
Your email, Slack profile basics, and the schedule you configure. Never messages, never files.
Pricing
Freedom Pass
$9 /month
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
- Stay green during the hours you actually work
- Works when your laptop is closed, asleep, or off
- Per-day schedules, lunch breaks, vacation mode
- Cancel anytime — instant off
Close your laptop. The schedule keeps going.
Set your hours once. Stop checking if you're still green.
7-day free trial. No credit card. 14-day money-back guarantee.
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The green dot follows your schedule, not your keyboard.