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.
Key Features
- •Slack Commands for PTO - Employees can submit requests, check balances, see who is out, and managers can view pending approvals directly in Slack using commands like /pto request, /pto status, /pto today, and /pto pending. This keeps PTO tasks within the chat workflow without switching apps.
- •One-Click Approval in Slack - Managers receive interactive Slack messages with Approve and Decline buttons. PTO requests are processed instantly without email chains or separate portals, speeding up the approval cycle.
- •Automatic Google Calendar Sync - Approved PTO events instantly appear as Out of Office events on per-team or all-company shared Google Calendars. These events block meeting invites automatically, ensuring everyone sees real-time availability.
- •Customizable PTO Categories - Teams create categories such as Vacation, Sick, Mental Health, and more. Auto-approve rules can be set for certain categories to reduce manager involvement and streamline routine requests.
Publisher
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Launch Date2026-05-15
Platformweb
Pricingfreemium
Tech Stack
#Vercel#Slack#Claude Code
Domain Authority
Ahrefs DR0/100
Traffic Insights
Month2026-04
Estimated Visits0
MoM Visits GrowthN/A(+0)
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