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
even when your laptop is closed
Stay green during your scheduled hours without device hacks or admin approval.
No admin approval | Presence only | No desktop app
Start free (no credit card)
Stay green during your scheduled hours.
Trust signals
Stay active on Slack during work hours
Schedule your presence once and stop babysitting Slack
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.
Why Slack goes away
Presence depends on recent device activity
Sleep, locked screens, and tab suspensions reset the activity timer
Sleep and lock states
When your device sleeps or locks, Slack loses the heartbeat signal.
Browser tab suspension
Background tabs can pause Slack and trigger auto-away.
Device switches
Switching between devices can leave gaps in presence signals.
Why scheduling wins
Schedule-based presence beats device fixes
Reliable, policy-friendly, and aligned with real work hours
Keep a tab open
Breaks when your laptop sleeps or the tab is suspended.
Device scripts
Require local access and can conflict with IT policies.
Recommended
Schedule-based presence
Works when your laptop is closed and stays aligned with work hours.
How it worksSet it up once
Set it up once
Your 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
Start free (no credit card)
Stay green during your scheduled hours.
High-intent guides
The most searched Slack presence questions
Each guide links back here for scheduling
Slack presence scheduler hub
A full overview of schedule-based Slack presence.
Read guide
Keep Slack active on a schedule
Schedule-first guidance without mouse jigglers or hacks.
Read guideKeep Slack active without leaving a tab open
How to stay active without relying on a browser tab.
Read guide
Why Slack keeps going away on desktop
Desktop-specific fixes for staying active during work hours.
Read guide
Slack auto-away timer: how long until you go away?
Understand the timing and what resets the timer.
Read guide
Mouse jiggler alternatives (7 safer ways)
Safer, policy-friendly approaches to staying green.
Read guideFAQ
Quick answers before you connect
Why does Slack show me as away when I am working?
Slack presence depends on recent device activity. Sleep, locked screens, or disconnected clients can mark you away even if you are working.
Can Slack stay active if my laptop is closed?
A local client cannot stay connected when your laptop is asleep. A schedule-based, cloud approach keeps presence consistent during your work hours.
Do I need admin approval?
No. You connect using your own Slack account. There is no workspace bot or admin install.
Does this read my messages?
No. Idle Pilot only maintains presence and never reads or sends messages.
How quickly can I turn it off?
You can pause or change your schedule any time and sign out instantly.
Ready to keep Slack active on your schedule?
Connect once, set your hours, and stop worrying about the green dot.