Pulse-check time tracking via Slack for async remote teams.
SaaS time trackers fail to accurately handle flexible remote schedules and multiple time zones, leading to frustration for distributed teams.
Integrates with Slack for quick /time commands that log flex hours across zones without timers. Builds team pulse reports showing adjusted totals and availability rhythms. Ends manual entry frustration with bot-driven, timezone-smart logging.
Distributed remote teams managing flexible schedules across multiple time zones
Seamless Slack-first interface with pulse analytics for team health.
supportive
/flexlog project 4h for async entry.
Bot detects Slack user's zone for UTC normalization.
Web view of team time rhythms and totals.
Custom rules for rounding partial days.
Slack channel summaries.
Pull events to suggest log gaps.
CSV/JSON for accounting tools.
Flag overwork patterns.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| slack_id | text | No |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| slack_id | text | No |
| workspace_id | uuid | No |
| timezone | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| project | text | No |
| duration | int | No |
| utc_date | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| workspace_id | uuid | No |
| min_hours | int | No |
Relationships:
/api/slack/installHandle Slack install
/api/logsLog via webhook
/api/pulse/:workspaceGet dashboard data
/api/users/:slackidUpdate user timezone
10 users, 50 logs/mo
50 users
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 3% | $75 | $900 |
| Month 6 | 700 | 6% | $1,260 | $15,120 |
Log async via /commands, get timezone-smart pulses. No apps, just Slack.
Share Slack bot demo video in r/Slack and remote Slack communities, offer free Pro for first 3 workspaces that install and log 10 entries. DM workspace owners from public remote Slack groups.
Invoicing
No Slack native flex
Slack ubiquity for async logging
Slack workspace lock-in and usage data.
Slack usage exploded; teams seek embedded tools.
Slack API changes
Monitor updates, alternatives
Slack fatigue
Web fallback
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