Requires a desktop browser to connect Slack once.
1. Connect your Slack workspace
Securely link your workspace. We simulate a browser connection, so you do not need to install any apps or bots.
On Chrome? 1-click connection (optional)
Keep Slack active
on your schedule
Keep Slack status active and automate Slack status during work hours, even when your laptop is closed.
No admin approval | Presence only | No desktop app
Try Idle Pilot free
Takes 2 minutes. Cancel anytime.
Trust signals
Stay active on Slack during work hours
Minimal access, clear boundaries, no device babysitting
Active during work hours
Keep your status green during the hours you choose, even if your laptop is closed.
Runs from the cloud
No always-on laptop. A cloud worker keeps your presence consistent.
No admin approval
Connect with your own account. No workspace app or bot required.
Presence only. Instant off
Does not read messages. Pause or change your schedule anytime.
How it works
Setting up scheduled Slack presence is simple:
Set it up onceYour Slack status follows your schedule
Takes about 2 minutes on desktop
2. Choose your work hours and time zone
Set the days and hours you want to appear active. We handle time zones automatically.
3. Your status stays active, even if your laptop is off
Close your laptop or lose internet. Idle Pilot keeps your status green during your scheduled hours.
No Slack app or bot installed
Does not read or send messages
Turn off anytime
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7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Why schedule-based wins
Schedule-based presence beats device hacks
Reliable, policy-friendly, and aligned with real work hours
Keep a tab open
Breaks when your laptop sleeps or the tab is suspended. Easy to forget and hard to manage.
Mouse jigglers and scripts
Hardware and scripts can violate policies and create security concerns.
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Schedule-based presence
Works when your laptop is closed and stays aligned with real work hours.
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Quick answers before you connect
What is a Slack presence scheduler?
A Slack presence scheduler is a tool that keeps your status active during the work hours you define. Instead of relying on mouse movement or keeping your laptop open, a presence scheduler maintains your Slack session from the cloud so your green dot stays visible to teammates on your schedule.
How does a presence scheduler keep Slack green?
A presence scheduler maintains an active Slack web session from cloud servers during your chosen work hours. This sends the same heartbeat signals that Slack expects from a connected client, keeping your status green without any device activity, browser tabs, or local software running.
Does a Slack presence scheduler work when my laptop is closed?
Yes. Because the scheduler runs from remote servers, it does not depend on your device at all. Your Slack presence stays active during your scheduled hours whether your laptop is open, closed, asleep, or completely powered off.
Does a presence scheduler require admin approval?
No. You connect using your own Slack account. There is no workspace bot or admin install required. Nothing is added to the workspace that other members or admins would see.
Will a Slack presence scheduler read my messages?
No. Idle Pilot only maintains your presence indicator. It does not read, send, or access any messages, channels, or files in your workspace. The scope is limited to availability status.
Can I turn off the presence scheduler instantly?
Yes. You can pause, adjust your schedule, or sign out at any time from the Idle Pilot dashboard. Changes take effect immediately, giving you full control over when you appear active on Slack.
Is using a Slack presence scheduler allowed?
A presence scheduler uses your own Slack web session, similar to leaving a browser tab open. You should follow your workspace policies and Slack's terms of service. Since no bot or app is installed, there is typically nothing for admins to review.
Ready to keep Slack active on your schedule?
Connect once, set your hours, and stop worrying about the green dot.