KeepingYouAwake
brew install --cask keepingyouawake
v1.6.8
Prevents your Mac from sleeping or displaying the screensaver while active.
Why you might care
Free, open-source menubar app for keeping your Mac awake during presentations, downloads, or long-running tasks without adjusting system power settings. Simpler than diving into Energy Saver preferences and easily toggleable from the menu bar.
1.5k
30-day installs · #226
4.0k
90-day · #254
12.3k
365-day · #265
Links
- https://keepingyouawake.app/
- Brew formula source: Casks/k/keepingyouawake.rb
Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on today.
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