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KeepingYouAwake prevents a Mac from sleeping through a menu bar utility.
About KeepingYouAwake
KeepingYouAwake is a menu bar utility for macOS 10.13 and newer that prevents a Mac from entering sleep mode for a predefined duration or while activated. It functions as a wrapper around Apple's caffeinate command line utility included with macOS.
It can be installed by download or with a Homebrew cask command. It does not prevent sleep on a MacBook with a closed lid, and older macOS versions require older app releases.
Key features
- Prevents sleep for a set duration or while activated
- Operates from the macOS menu bar
- Wraps Apple's built-in caffeinate command line tool
- Installs by download or Homebrew cask command
- Older releases support macOS 10.10 through 11.0
Best for: Mac users who need to keep a desktop Mac or open portable Mac from sleeping temporarily.
Good for
- Built on Apple's caffeinate utility included with macOS
- Offers timed prevention and continuous activation
- Open source under the MIT license
Watch out for
- Does not work on MacBooks with a closed lid
- Current version requires macOS 10.13 or newer
- Author states use is at own risk without guarantee
KeepingYouAwake at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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KeepingYouAwake FAQ
How does it work?
It is a wrapper around Apple's caffeinate command line utility that ships with macOS.
Does it work on a MacBook with a closed lid?
No. It only prevents sleep on desktop Macs and portable Macs with an open lid.
Is it dangerous?
It is based on Apple's official tool, but the author gives no guarantee and says to use it at your own risk.
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