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
Start free (no credit card)
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 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)
14-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.
Recommended
Schedule-based presence
Works when your laptop is closed and stays aligned with real work hours.
High-intent guides
The most searched Slack presence questions
Each guide links back here for scheduling
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A clear, schedule-first way to stay active without babysitting Slack.
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Keep Slack green without getting in trouble
A cautious, policy-first guide for staying active without getting flagged.
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Best tools to keep your Slack status green
A practical comparison of options and the trade-offs for each.
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Mouse jiggler alternatives (7 safer ways)
Safer, policy-friendly approaches to staying green.
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Slack status automation guide
How to use automation responsibly without losing control of your availability.
Read guideFAQ
Quick answers before you connect
What is a Slack presence scheduler?
A presence scheduler keeps your Slack status active during the hours you choose, so your availability stays consistent without constant mouse activity.
How do I stop Slack auto away?
Slack auto-away happens when clients disconnect or your device sleeps. A schedule-based presence helper keeps you active during work hours even if your laptop is closed.
Does it work when my laptop is closed?
Yes. A schedule-based presence helper runs from the cloud, so your status can stay active even when your laptop sleeps.
Does this require admin approval?
No. You connect using your own Slack account. There is no workspace bot or admin install.
Will it read my messages?
No. It does not read or send messages. It only maintains presence.
Can I turn it off instantly?
Yes. You can pause or change your schedule at any time.
Is this allowed by Slack?
It uses your own Slack web session. You should follow your workspace policies and Slack's terms.
Ready to keep Slack active on your schedule?
Connect once, set your hours, and stop worrying about the green dot.