TLP
A Linux power management tool that tunes system settings to extend laptop battery life.
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About TLP
TLP is a power management tool for Linux laptops. It applies power-saving settings automatically, with different profiles for battery and AC power, so the machine lasts longer without manual tuning after installation.
Configuration lives in plain configuration files with documented defaults, and the tool comes with command-line helpers, man pages and shell completion. It runs in the background as a service and suits users who want better battery life without a desktop applet.
Strengths
- Works automatically once installed
- Separate settings for battery and AC power
- Documented configuration files with man pages
Limitations
- Linux only
- No graphical interface; settings are edited in text files
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree to download and use.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- linrunner
- Platforms
- Linux, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Linux laptop owners who want longer battery life
- Categories
- System utilities, CLI tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to TLP
Compare allSoftware that can replace TLP for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
auto-cpufreq
An automatic CPU speed and power optimiser for Linux that adjusts settings based on load and battery.
auto-cpufreq adjusts CPU speed and power automatically based on load and battery, installs via script, snap or Nix, and should not run alongside TLP.
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