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)
Away from your keyboard?
Stay green on Slack.
Set your work hours once. Idle Pilot keeps your Slack green dot active from the cloud, even when your laptop is closed, asleep, or off.
No admin approval | Presence only | No desktop app
7-day free trial. No card. Stay green during your scheduled hours.
The honest reason
You are not always typing
Sometimes you are making lunch, taking a walk, lying down, running an errand, or just done performing work for a green dot. If Slack presence is being used like a time clock, the dot starts judging moments that are not real work.
Idle Pilot makes the dot follow your schedule instead of your mouse. You decide the hours you want to appear available, and your laptop no longer gets to expose every break, battery timeout, or closed-lid moment.
Trust signals
Stay green when you are away on purpose
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 works Set it up once
Keep Slack active from the cloud -- no device tricks needed:
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
Stay green while away
7-day free trial. No card. Stay green during your scheduled hours.
High-intent guides
The most searched Slack presence questions
Each guide links back here for scheduling
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Read guideKeep Slack active on managed devices
Solutions when you can't install software on your work laptop.
Read guideFix Slack auto-away
Why Slack flips you away and how to stop it.
Read guideSlack auto-away timer: how long until you go away?
Understand the timing and what resets the timer.
Read guideFAQ
Quick answers before you connect
Can I keep Slack active while away from my keyboard?
Yes. Idle Pilot keeps your Slack presence active from the cloud during the schedule you choose, so your green dot does not depend on constant typing, mouse movement, or keeping Slack in front of you.
Can I keep Slack green when my laptop is closed?
Yes. Local Slack clients disconnect when your laptop sleeps, but Idle Pilot maintains your Slack session from remote servers. It can keep you active during chosen work hours whether your laptop is open, asleep, closed, offline, or powered off.
Is this safer than a mouse jiggler?
Yes. Mouse jigglers and scripts create activity on your device, which can be visible to endpoint security tools or IT policies. Idle Pilot does not install hardware, run a local app, or generate fake input on your computer.
Can my company tell I am using a Slack presence tool?
Idle Pilot does not install a workspace bot, require admin approval, or run software on your company device. As with any Slack account activity, your company may still have policy rules about tools and availability, so use it within your own risk tolerance.
How quickly can I turn it off?
You can pause or change your schedule at any time from the Idle Pilot dashboard, and sign out instantly. Changes take effect immediately, giving you full control over when you appear active.
Last updated: March 2026
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