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Status Butler — Scheduled status updates right from the Hometab in Slack
Status Butler is a free and extremely flexible status manager for slack. Whether communicating end-of-workday or planning vacations, Status Butler offers both recurring and one-time event scheduling, all from the Home tab in Slack.
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Aziz da
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Hey ProductHunt!
I'm Aziz 👨🏽💻, a software developer from Düsseldorf, Germany.
I'm all about creating functional and useful tools, and that's exactly what Status Butler is all about!
Ever feel like you're constantly updating your Slack status or forgetting to turn on DND when you need to focus deeply? Status Butler is your free Slack status manager that puts you back in control.
## Here's what Status Butler can do for you:
- Flexible Scheduling: Plan ahead and stay focused! No more scrambling! Set recurring statuses and DND for specific days, times, or even entire weeks.
- One-Time Status: Simple and efficient. Need a quick status update for a meeting or vacation? Set it and forget it!
- Simple Interface (No external website): Effortlessly create and manage your schedules in just a few clicks in the home tab in Slack.
## But wait, there's more! (in progress )
As a solo dev, I'm constantly building new features for Status Butler, including:
- External API: Control your status remotely and automate workflows. Unlock the power of automation!
- Custom Automations: Build your own automations based on triggers and actions. 🪄 Make Status Butler work for you!
## Call to Action:
I'm trying to get this free app on the slack app store. For that the app needs to be installed on 10 workspaces. So if you want to help please install the app in your workspace.
I'm really passionate about making Status Butler the ultimate Slack status management tool, and I can't do it without your help! Give Status Butler a try today (it's free!) and let me know what you think! Your honest feedback is invaluable.
Drop a comment below and tell me:
- What are your biggest challenges with managing your Slack status?
- What features would be most helpful for you?
Let's build a better way to manage your Slack presence together!
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Congrats on the launch! Just curious, what was the problem/challenge that motivated you to build this product? :)
@narminablb
The problem I had was always forgetting to set my status to reflect my working hours.
I used the notification settings from slack itself but it wasn't flexible enough for me.
I tried other apps but all of them are paid.
So why not build my own scheduler.
If you want to support the project please install the app in slack. I need the first 10 Workspaces to get the app in the slack app store :)
I like the name and the logo! Automated Slack status updates could be a great time-saver for remote teams.
How does Status Butler handle conflicts between scheduled updates and manual changes?
Congratulations on the launch, Abdul-Aziz! It seems like a helpful tool for improving communication in distributed teams
@kyrylosilin
Thank you very much.
There is a priority scheme for Status Butler.
For example One-Time blocks have a higher priority than the Schedules. If a Block is active then a schedule at in the same time frame will be skipped for the period of the block.
And if The user changed the status after the Status Butler set it, then it doesn't try to reset it. It just schedules the next update.
@kritinvong
Thank you.
That is a good idea. Maybe something like a Status Sync with other apps. Or maybe a dedicated Discord Bot to set the status.
I was looking for something like this because I'm always forgetting to update my slack status.
Hi @aziz_da! Status Butler sounds like an amazing efficiency booster for Slack users 😄. The flexibility in scheduling and simple interface really stand out, and the upcoming custom automations feature looks promising! How does Status Butler integrate with other Slack apps to enhance productivity even further? Great work! 👏
The ability to set statuses for specific times and days is a huge help. It’s so flexible and useful.
