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CapsomniaKeepingYouAwake
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

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macOS macOS
  • Uses the Caps Lock key as a physical keep-awake switch
  • Supports closed-lid MacBook work
  • Provides menu-bar controls over the built-in caffeinate tool.
  • The signed installer requires macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon
  • Source installation requires macOS 13.5 or later on Intel
  • Keeping the system awake can increase battery use.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
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Checked October 8, 2026

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