Time for Slack

Overview

Time for Slack (Timebot) is a dedicated time tracking solution that operates entirely within Slack, providing comprehensive time tracking, reporting, and project management capabilities through conversational commands and slash commands.

Features

• In-Chat Time Tracking: Track time without leaving Slack
• Conversational Interface: Natural language commands for logging time
• Project Assignment: Categorize time by project, client, or task
• Timer Functionality: Start/stop timers for real-time tracking
• Manual Time Entry: Log past hours retroactively
• Reporting: Generate time reports directly in Slack
• Export Capabilities: Export data for billing and payroll
• Team Visibility: Managers can view team time entries
• Integrations: Connect with project management and invoicing tools
• Notifications: Reminders to log time or stop running timers

How It Works

Users interact with Timebot through:

• Slash Commands: Quick commands like /time start and /time stop
• Natural Language: Type messages like "track 2 hours on Project X"
• Interactive Messages: Button-based interfaces for common actions
• Direct Messages: Private time tracking conversations with the bot

Key Capabilities

Time Tracking

• Real-time timer with start/stop functionality
• Manual entry for completed work
• Edit and delete time entries
• Notes and descriptions for context

Project Management

• Organize time by projects and clients
• Track billable vs. non-billable hours
• Set hourly rates for billing calculations

Reporting

• Daily, weekly, monthly time summaries
• Project-based reports
• Team productivity reports
• Export to CSV or integrate with billing systems

Benefits

• No Context Switching: Track time where work conversations happen
• High Adoption: Teams already use Slack constantly
• Real-Time Data: Immediate visibility into time allocation
• Simple Interface: No complex UI to learn
• Mobile Access: Works on Slack mobile apps

Use Cases

• Agencies tracking billable client hours
• Remote teams using Slack as primary communication tool
• Consultants needing lightweight time tracking
• Teams who have struggled with standalone time tracking adoption
• Organizations wanting to minimize tool sprawl

Integration

Timebot can integrate with:

• Invoice and billing platforms
• Project management tools
• Payroll systems (via export)
• Accounting software

Platform

Available exclusively for Slack workspaces.

Pricing

Check Timebot website for current pricing tiers based on team size and features.