PTOFlow is a tool designed to streamline paid time off management by integrating directly with Slack and Google Calendar. It addresses the common workplace problem of manually tracking employee availability and managing time-off requests through disjointed systems. The platform handles PTO requests and approvals within Slack, automatically syncs approved time off to Google Calendar, and provides team visibility into who is out of the office. This integration-based approach ensures that everyone on the team can see upcoming absences without needing to ask or check multiple systems. PTOFlow works by creating automated workflows that connect Slack conversations with calendar updates. When an employee requests time off through the system, managers can approve it directly within Slack, and the approved time is automatically reflected on a shared Google Calendar that the whole team can access. The primary benefit is eliminating the manual back-and-forth of PTO management while ensuring calendar visibility across the organization. Teams no longer need to guess who is available or maintain separate tracking spreadsheets, as all approved time off is automatically visible in the shared calendar. Built by Derek Skaletsky using AI-assisted development, PTOFlow targets small to medium-sized businesses that may not use large HR platforms. The product integrates with Slack and Google Calendar, making it suitable for teams already using these workplace tools.